Hake's Americana & Collectibles Auction #220 closed last week. As in previous years, this auction included some choice pieces of Disney memorabilia.
An impressive sale from this collection came from a high grade example of Mickey Mouse Book No. 1 (1993). This 48-page book, which included reprints of Floyd Gottfredson Mickey Mouse daily strips, surpassed estimates to reach $4,283.
Not far behind was a Walt Disney Studios Christmas Card from 1942, which was estimated for $400, but instead realized for $3,069. This scarce war issue features Santa Claus tying a ribbon around a bomber as Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and Donald (who are all dressed in military garb) salute him.
Yet another rare Walt Disney Studios Christmas Card, this time from 1943, was showcased in the auction. This card - which depicts Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow caroling - brought in $2,596.
The 1993 bronze statue of Walt Disney holding Mickey Mouse’s hand, entitled “Partners,” ended at $2,141. The original statue was commissioned for Disneyland, where it stands in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle.
A 1934 baseball themed button, used to promote a campaign between Disney and Converse, reached $2,124. The button reads “Mickey Mouse Sneakers” over an image of Mickey as a baseball player.
An exceptional 1932 exhibitors catalog for Mickey Mouse and the Silly Symphonies, sold for $2,108. This 48-page issue is often considered the first Disney merchandise catalog.
Walt Disney Wheaties premium comic book set blew past the $700 estimate to reach $1,998. Each comic within this 32-piece set feature a different Wheaties ad, along with different Disney characters/cereal promotions.
A 1940 brass badge - which Schutter Candy Co. offered in exchange for five Pinocchio candy bar wrappers and 10¢ - realized $1,817. As stated by the company, the "Medal Is Exactly Like The One Blue Fairy Gave Jiminy Cricket”.
The first issue of Mickey Mouse Magazine, published by Hal Horne in 1935, ended at $997. This 44-page issue included puzzles, games, stories and comics featuring various Disney characters.
A lobby card set for Walt Disney’s Peter Pan brought in $836. These cards feature images from the film, including mermaids, battles with Captain Hook, the flying pirate ship and the Lost Boys.
All prices realized include an 18% buyer’s premium.