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Lot #867
Walt Disney

Disney buys land in L. A. while his famous park welcomes its 25-millionth guest

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Disney buys land in L. A. while his famous park welcomes its 25-millionth guest

DS, signed “Walter E. Disney,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 14, April 19, 1961. Document entitled “Escrow Instructions (Real Estate Transaction)”. In part: “I hand you herewith the sum of $100.00 and will hand you or cause to be handed you the further sum of $28,900.00 and will deliver to you any notes, instruments, and additional funds required from me.” The transaction involved “All that portion of Lot 77 of Tract No. 17772, as per map recorded in Book 447 Pages 31 to 35 of Maps records of said [Los Angeles] County, lying easterly of a line extending from the most westerly northwesterly corner of said Lot 77 to a point in the southerly line of said Lot 77.” Signed at the conclusion of the second page, “Walter E. Disney,” and also signed by Diane Disney Miller and Ronald W. Miller. In fine condition, with expected document wear (one punch hole is torn), and “Sellers copy” notation in pencil in another hand at the bottom of the first page. Pre-certified Phil Sears COA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #413 - Ended August 14, 2013





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