Walt Disney’s Version of Pinocchio*

5c 1939 Carlo Collodi adapted by Walt Disney

Notes

This version of the book retells Carlo Collodi’s classic tale with illustrations and a narrative style inspired by the Disney film. It follows the story of Pinocchio, a wooden puppet brought to life who embarks on adventures while learning important lessons about honesty and bravery, with beloved characters like Geppetto, Jiminy Cricket, and the Blue Fairy. The Disney book adaptation captures the heartwarming and moral elements of the film, making it accessible to young readers.

Description

Black cloth-backed pictorial paper-covered boards with black cloth spine. Illustrated endpapers in dark blue/black and rich color illustrations from the motion picture throughout. Charming Disney item with the typical edge and corner wear for this type of fragile binding. Prior owner inscription on first pastedown dated 1939.