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comic art and animation Significant twice-signed document regarding “merchandising licenses for fanciful characters granted by Walt Disney Productions”

558. Walt Disney Twice-Signed Document. DS, signed twice, “Walt Disney,” four pages, 8.5 x 11, March 25, 1953.

Minutes of a special meeting of the board of directors of Walt Disney Incorporated, regarding a licensing agreement with Walt Disney Productions “to use his (Walter E. Disney’s) name in connection with the merchandising licenses for fanciful characters granted by Walt Disney Productions to third parties.” For that license, Walt Disney Productions is to pay royalties of $50,000 per year for a period of ten years. For his part, Walt Disney would receive $150,000 worth of stock in Walt Disney Incorporated. The first section is signed by Walt Disney and William Hyland, and the second section, waiving notice of the special meeting, is signed by board members Walt Disney, Lloyd Wright, William H. D. Cottrell, Nathan Winecoff, and William Hyland. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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