Walt Disney Magician of the Movies SIGNED Bob Thomas Book 1966 Hardcover with DJ

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Walt Disney Magician of the Movies SIGNED Bob Thomas Book 1966 Hardcover with DJ
Walt Disney Magician of the Movies SIGNED Bob Thomas Book 1966 Hardcover with DJ
Historic Disneyland Memorabilia from Saturday's Toys presents...
a rare signed first edition of "Walt Disney: Magician of the Movies" by Walt's official biographer, Bob Thomas.
First Edition; issued in 1966.
Obtained through the original owner of the book; as originally purchased at Walt Disney School in Anaheim, California when the book was first offered to the public following Walt Disney's untimely passing on December 15, 1966.  Notably, while the book was issued with a copyright date in 1966, the author includes a reference within the book as to Walt Disney's death.  After simply stating that "Walt had the operation, but it was too late. On December 15th, at the age of sixty-five, he died."  Only two more sentences were written to conclude the book.
Inscribed by Bob Thomas "To Dave - Best wishes - Bob Thomas - 7/23/94.
As signed while Bob Thomas was attending a "meet and greet" at the NFFC (National Fantasy Fan Club) summer convention on July 23, 1994 in Anaheim, California.  Bob was among the legendary Disney authors appearing that day, including Marc Davis, Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, Ward Kimball and many more.
Includes original dust jacket; as signed on title page in blue ballpoint pen by famed Hollywood columnist Bob Thomas.  Also includes the original owner's personal signature (as of 1966) on a label mounted to the end papers, as shown.
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