The Fine Art of Walt Disney's Donald Duck by Carl Barks

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The Fine Art of Walt Disney's Donald Duck by Carl Barks, a huge hardcover with slipcase in MINT Condition You are bidding on a rare, opened only twice in twenty-six years (1st when the book was purchased and 2nd to check the # and signature for this listing), The Fine Art of Walt Disney's Donald Duck, pub. 1981, Signed by Carl Barks.This is #661 out of 1875 made. This book of Carl Barks' paintings is the work of two collectors, Russ Cochran and Bruce Hamilton. When the phenomenon of the Barks oil paintings started in the early 1970's, both Russ and Bruce were closely involved with not only the sale of the paintings to collectors, but also with suggesting concepts or ideas to Barks for future paintings. In the process, they became close friends with Carl and his wife Gare Barks throughout the years. The idea of publishing all of Carl Barks' 122 Disney paintings had been discussed at countless dinners. When permission from Walt Disney finally came through for this edition. Every effort was made to insure the best quality reproduction, and most of the final proofs were approved by Carl Barks himself. No time or expense was spared. The foldouts were arranged to be fully-sewn and not merely tipped into the binding. Regardless of whatever future publication of Barks' oils t might be, this special, limited and signed McDuck Edition will be the only complete and comprehensive assemblage of these special paintings. * A strictly Limited edition of only 1875 copies * Includes all 122 of Barks' 1971-1976 Disney paintings * Reproduces 12 oils as giant 12" X 16" foldouts * Annotates his paintings, examines his life, and studies his comic book work in 30,000 words of accompanying text * Publishes a ten-page Donald Duck Christmas story for the first time that was originally drawn in the 1940's * Photographs " the good duck artist " at home and at work . One of two Barks hardcovers that I am auctioning today. I am one of the most conservative graders on E-bay (A friend of mine said he loved buying from my catalogs because I was a pessimistic grader. I prefer to think I am just realistic). You won't be disappointed and the comics tend to look better in person than they look in the pictures ! Please check my E-bay store for more great items. Many of my better comics are t with reasonable buy it now prices. Please allow 2-3 weeks from date of payment for delivery. If you have any questions on the status of your order feel free to e-mail me. Click for news of upcoming auctions and store specials! Shop Ebay and save on gas! Buy more than one book and receive a shipping discount - but please wait for an email from us with the correct postage! You can also combine store purchases with auction winnings to receive shipping discount! Open 24 hours, 7 days a week! Over 10,000 e-bay items sold with no returns! Professional and ACCURATE grading! Buy with complete confidence from one of the best - John Hauser! Add Me to Your Favorite Sellers Click ! Check out our other eBay auctions Click ! TO BROWSE HUNDREDS OF UNIQUE ITEMS IN OUR eBAY STORE! NEW MATERIAL ADDED WEEKLY! CHECK BACK OFTEN! Over 35 years in the hobby, Overstreet Advisor and over 50,000 mail orders processed. eBay feedback over 99% positive. Buy with confidence! Winning multiple bids can be combined to save on postage. If you have any questions, please contact us at . John Hauser Comics (JMHCOMICS) is an eBay Power Seller. We have thousands of comics and books in stock. We have been a Senior Advisor to Overstreet since 1994, a past member of the Sotheby's Grading Committee, and winner of the CBG Customer Service Award for the past 10 years. Buyer will pay shipping, media mail available. Our grading standards are tougher than any other e-bay seller bar none. So bid with confidence - you won't be disappointed. I ship everything in a box. We offer a money back guarantee on everything we sell (except CGC & PGX graded comics). Powered b... read more

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