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Scarce Walt Disney signed copy of his animated masterpiece, ''Walt Disney's Fantasia'' by Deems Taylor. With an introduction by Disney and a foreword by Leopold Stokowski, conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra who scored the motion picture. Simon and Schuster: New York: 1940. First edition. Book has ''Danny Moyer'' written to cover and is signed by various Disney members inscribing notes to Moyer, including Disney himself who signs title page, ''To Danny Moyer / With Best Wishes / Walt Disney'' in his iconic handwriting. Book has 20+ incredible personalized illustrations throughout, presumably by various Disney illustrators who additionally write personal notes to Moyer wishing him good luck in his next endeavor. Illustrated book contains a wealth of background information on the groundbreaking animated classic, including blurbs about the pieces of music performed for it. 158pp. are bound in putty color cloth boards with blue print lettering, measuring 9.5'' x 13''. Some foxing, toning and wear throughout, and splitting along spine. Housed in a blue cloth slipcase with elegant leather spine. Very good condition.