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Lot #509
Walt Disney Signed Disneyland Portrait Print

A chance encounter at Disneyland: Walt Disney signs his own portrait, circa 1961

Estimate: $3500+

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A chance encounter at Disneyland: Walt Disney signs his own portrait, circa 1961

Vintage circa 1961 color cardstock 8 x 10 Walt Disney Productions print of the animation legend posing in front of sketches of classic Disney cartoon characters, signed in the upper left in black ballpoint, "Walt Disney." Disney's facsimile signature is also imprinted in the lower border. In fine to very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower left corner and a bit of light contrast to Disney's autograph against the bust background.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA, an original "Walt Disney's Guide to Disneyland" booklet, and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: "In 1961 (approximately) my family won a weekend at Disneyland including a stay at the Disneyland Hotel. Included in the prize packet was a copy of 'Walt Disney's Guide to Disneyland' and an 8 X 10 portrait of Walt Disney along with 'E' tickets for the attractions. The family was also photographed at Main Street by the cannon by a Disneyland photographer. Coincidentally (probably) at that same time Walt Disney himself ambled across the square, just walking by himself. He kindly autographed his portrait from the packet and went on his way. The portrait has been kept inside of the Guide since that time so it has not faded or been damaged in any way."

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