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California, Walt Disney Enterprises, 1937. Cloth. Charmingly illustrated throughout in colour, this is prominent animator David Tendlar's own copy of this scarce illustrated volume, retelling Disney's 'Silly Symphonies' shorts. First published in 1935, this is an early edition of this scarce work, produced only two years later.With the inscriptions 'Tendlar' and 'Tendlar's' to the front wrap. This was the copy of prominent 20th century animator David Tendlar, who joined Fleischer Studio in 1931 where he worked on Betty Boop, Popeye the Sailor, and many other shorts, as well as Fleischer's two feature-length animated films. He continued to have a successfull career, animating also at Terrytoons, Filmation and Hanna-Barbera, although never at Disney.This charming work accompanies a number of the tales in Disney's 'Silly Symphonies' series of animations with charming colour illustrations, including for 'The Robber Kitten', 'Donald and Pluto' and 'Mickey's Fire Brigade&apos.A 'linen-like finish', No. 973 from Walt Disney Enterprises. In the publisher's original 'linen-like' wraps. Light rubbing to back strips, with front wrap perimeters lightly age toned. Former owner's inscription to front wrap in two locations. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Walt Disney Studios. Very Good Indeed .