March 2021 Catalogue

17 I m a g i n e d W o r l d s E a r l y M a r c h 2 0 2 1 Mickey Never Fails , First Edition, 1939—Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed By Walt Disney 15. (DISNEY, Walt) (DISNEY STUDIOS) PALMER, Robin. Mickey Never Fails. Boston, 1939. Octavo, original cream pictorial cloth. $12,800. Click for more info First edition of this “Walt Disney Story Book,” rare presentation copy boldly inscribed: “To Bille Hallesen, all best wishes, Walt Disney.” During the 1930s, Mickey Mouse and the rest of Walt Disney’s wildly popular cartoon characters expanded from the movie screen to the printed page. In Mickey Never Fails , the irrepressible mouse builds a house, tames a crocodile and even manages to win over “strong-minded” Aunt Matilda. Without scarce dust jacket. Near-fine condition. Scarce and most desirable inscribed by Disney.