A first edition copy of 'The Story of Walt Disney' by Diane Disney Miller signed by legendary cartoonist Walt Disney. Light wear to jacket, and staining caused by damp rippling to lower portion of some pages. The signature itself is unaffected by any faults. Signed in bold blue pen on the half-title page and also signed on the previous blank, Diane Disney Miller.

Amusing vintage matte-finish 10x8" photo of Disney reading Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to two chimpanzees sitting on his desk, signed and inscribed in black felt tip "To Sybil, with best wishes, Walt Disney." Double matted and framed to an overall size of 15x13. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Phil Sears. In very good condition, with several noticeable creases, including a horizontal crease through Disney’s face, and a diagonal crease through last name of signature, and some mild silvering to darker areas of image. Disney’s bold and visually striking signature measures over five inches long.

A 195x265mm, gouache on celluloid with the original cell on the background actually used in the Walt Disney Production of 'Melody Time', the mount is signed by Disney and dedicated: "To Ann [sic] Shelton, All Best Wishes, Walt Disney", mounted, framed and glazed with the studio label on the backing of the frame, there is some minor lifting of the cell from the background. This original cell shows two skaters mirrored by two rabbits behind. 'Melody Time' comprised a compilation of seven animated musical shorts, released by the Disney studio in 1948. Anne Shelton was one of the greatest British singers of the 1940s and 1950s, during her later career she would sing with Bing Crosby and Glenn Miller. The cell was probably given to Shelton during her tour of America in 1951. Initially meant to last three months, the tour lengthened to eleven months and included visits to New York, Las Vegas, Texas, Chicago and Washington.

Original drawing, black and red marker on cardstock, approx. 6 x 6 1/4 inches, n.p., [c. 1980s], of Snoopy, signed ("Schulz"), mounted. Stunning item.

Signed book: Good Ol’ Charlie Brown. Later printing. NY: Rinehart and Company, 1957. Paperback, 5.25x8". Signed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, Schulz, adding a great full-length sketch of Charlie Brown walking in profile. In very good condition, with signed page detached and uniformly toned (small chip/tear to extreme lower right edge), partially detached front cover, as well as some scattered wear and tear and chipping to spine edge

Schulz draws Charlie Brown and Snoopy in his 1965 book about love, 'Love is Walking Hand in Hand'. Book, Love is Walking Hand in Hand by Charles M. Schulz, 66 pages, 5.5x5.5". San Francisco: Determined Productions, 1965. First Edition (nap). Pages are bright, deep colours of red, orange, pink and lettering and cartoons are in black. Pictorial hardcover. Pictorial dust jacket is rubbed. Inscribed on the red page opposite the title page in blue ballpoint: For Madeline with / every best wish - / Charles M. / Schulz. Schulz has drawn Charlie Brown and Snoopy beneath his inscription. Fine condition. Charlie Brown was the main character in the first Peanuts comic strip on October 2, 1950. Snoopy made his first appearance two days later.

An 8x10" black and white photograph of comic illustrator Bob Kane. He is standing among his paintings, all related to 'Batman'. Signed in bold black ink across the image.

A 4.5x6" artistic and poetic letter written by Cezanne directed to art critic and friend Gustave Geffroy. It regards an auction that was held by Geffroy in which three of Cezanne's paintings sold for a significant prices. Geffory praised Cezanne's work and compared him to likes of Gauguin and Van Gogh. Cezanne showed his appreciation by scripting a letter in one of his many sketch books to thank Geffroy. It reads; "I read yesterday the long treatise that you devoted to bringing to light the endeavors i have made in painting. I wanted to express to you my gratitude for the sympathetic understanding I found in you." The letter beautifully ends with "Please accept my thanks and very best regards. Paul Cezanne." The letter is written in French and is done so in black italic style pen. In perfect condition.

Color 24.5 x 35 print for a Dali exhibit entitled Changes at the Knoedler Gallery and featuring an image of Dali’s famous work The Persistence of Time, signed in the border in black ink, Dali 79. "Some scattered light foxing, a bit heavier to top edge, mild edge creasing, and a vertical crease to top border, otherwise fine condition.

A 9.5x14" (approx.) colour lithographic print depicting one of the scenes from Chagall's celebrated 'Daphnis and Chloe' series, 'Le Songe de Daphnis et les Nymphes' (1961), signed by Chagall across the lower half of the piece in white pastel.

Salvador Dali Dry Point Etching Signed. One page, 11" x 15", n.d. The untitled, limited edition, dry point etching is of Hermes, the messenger god of Greek mythology. Dali, a Spanish born painter and printmaker, also worked in film, sculpture, and photography. He is best known for the striking and bizarre images in his surrealist work. Boldly signed and numbered in graphite "Dali" below right corner of image; "85/150" below left corner of image. Minute foxing, peripheral mat burns, and three slight areas of mounting tape residue, else excellent.

Brief (one side) autographed letter, written in German, asking his correspondent for a total amount for what he had sold the previous year as he needed to know for tax purposes. Signed in black ink. With two expected folds, otherwise in very good condition. Sold together with a translation of the letter and a photograph of the great painter, best known for 'The Scream'.

Blue ink signature 'Picasso', dated 13th November 1961 in his hand on an 8vo sheet of paper. At the base of the sheet of paper a large colour magazine portrait of the painter has been neatly clipped and attached.

Widely admired French artist (1841-1919) who was one of the most visible and influential figures of the impressionist movement. a hand written letter in French, signed at the close as 'Renoir' on one faintly lined page measuring 4 x 5.25 inches, dated June 20, 1899. Renoir writes to Monsieur G. In part the letter reads (translated): "It's been absolutely impossible for me to work at this time. I am suffering more than ever. I am threatened with having to stay at the baths in Aix. When one is sick, one has to obey the doctors. I regret this because I could have worked well with your niece." Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Renoir's hand. Complete horizontal separation neatly repaired from the reverse (just touching one letter of text) and a touch of mild handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Renoir developed arthritis in 1907 which severely limited his movement. Despite being ill he did not stop painting - in the advanced stages of his arthritis, he painted by having a brush strapped to his paralyzed fingers. This is a fascinating personal letter from the later stage in Renoir's career.

In French, August or September 1886, La Chapelle St. Briac, to Madame Charpentier. "The Petit exposition having ended, there remains only for me to thank you...As I hear you are not in Paris, won't you please drop a word to Petit so that he might know if he should bring your paintings or hold it until your return. I am in Brittany in a wonderful place and I am working. A thousand good wishes to Georges and kisses to the children. Your good and sincere friend. Renoir." The painting was acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New-York City and remains there to this day. A review of auction records reveals no letters from Renoir to his benefactor Madame Charpentier have come up for sale at least the last 35 years, nor relating to this famous painting.