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Vintage Disneyland Treasures fromthe Worldwide Disneyana Specialists at Saturday's Toys
Featuring an original poster commemorating the City ofAnaheim as they sponsored "A Million Balloon Salute to Honor Walt Disney& Disneyland's 30th Year." The vintage poster was created by DisneylandMaster Illustrator Charles Boyer, though it often slips under the radar as oneof his early unsigned illustration commissions.
The extraordinary event would release over ONE MILLIONhelium balloons into the atmosphere above Disneyland in celebration of thepark's 30th Anniversary year.... on Tuesday, December 5, 1985... also known asthe 84th Birthday of Walt Disney
The event was featured on newscasts from coast to coast...as the spectacle was carried on video for all to see.
The poster measures 20" x 28"; and featuresMickey Mouse flying in a hot air balloon across the historic city of Anaheim,California... including the Big A (Anaheim Stadium), the Anaheim ConventionCenter, Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Matterhorn... and several of Anaheim's mosthistoric downtown buildings.
A one-of-a-kind event that will never again be authorized(for environmental concerns)... but absolutely spectacular in its time.
Shipped rolled in protective mailing tube.
(additional photos for illustration only; notincluded with sale)
