1954 Walt Disney Signed Check PSA/DNA MINT 9

Sold For:

$5,280

Year:

1954

Auction:

2020 Summer

Lot #:

2566

Category:

Historical/Political/Pop Culture/Americana

Personal check, dated August 26, 1954, boldly signed in blue fountain pen by famed animation pioneer Walt Disney. PSA/DNA has encapsulated the check and graded the signature MINT 9. The check, made out to "Walt Disney-Special Acct." in the amount of $1,550 has been beautifully signed "Walter E. Disney" along the base. Disney's signature, scripted in his flourishing, artistic style measures over four inches in length and represents an outstanding example. Despite his celebrity status, authentic Walt Disney signatures remain quite scarce, as many of the examples found today are secretarial. For that reason, Walt Disney signed checks, due to their inherent authenticity, are especially prized by collectors. This is a particularly interesting check in terms of its date in that construction for Disneyland began on July 21, 1954, just one month before this check was written. The check (8.25 x 3 inches) bears Disney's name printed along the top and displays normal bank cancellation stamps and holes (none of which touch upon the signature). Excellent to Mint condition. Reserve $500. Estimate (open).