Moons Rare Books
Walt Disney’s Dumbo of the Circus*
Walt Disney’s Dumbo of the Circus*
5c 1941 Walt Disney, first edition
Notes
Dumbo of the Circus is a children’s book adaptation based on the 1941 animated film Dumbo. It retells the story of Dumbo, a young circus elephant with unusually large ears. Teased by others, Dumbo eventually discovers that his ears allow him to fly, turning his uniqueness into a celebrated gift. The book follows Dumbo’s journey of self-discovery and friendship with his supportive friend, Timothy Q. Mouse, highlighting themes of resilience and self-acceptance. The story is illustrated with charming artwork inspired by the film, making it a beloved classic for young readers.
Description
Red cloth-backed pictorial paper-covered boards with red cloth spine and identical pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated endpapers in color with wonderful color and black and white illustrations throughout by Walt Disney Studios. Slight wear to corner tips and edges. Original pictorial dust jacket with edge wear, chipping along the edges, and some tape repair in lower right hand corner of the front and bottom edge of the back. Very Fine condition overall. Scarce title.