Ferdinand the bull

Here are some nice collectible items featuring the peaceful bull. I used to have the Linemar toy but stupidly sold it. All are from Heritage Auctions except the Linemar toy.

Walt Disney's Ferdinand the Bull (Whitman, 1936) Linen-like 12-page story book, illustrated with scenes from the cartoon. Hake's Price Guide to Disney Collectibles FN = $50; NM $90. From the Don Vernon Collection.

Ferdinand the Bull Cut-Outs Book #925 (Disney/Whitman, 1938). Colorful, oversized (approximately 10.5" x 16.25") cut-out book, unused, with all items intact and in Excellent condition. Listed in Hake's Disney Collectibles book with NM value = $350. From the Don Vernon Collection.

Ferdinand the Bull Presentation Cel and Background Animation Art (Walt Disney, 1938). A riled-up Ferdinand frightens some onlookers, in this trimmed cell and hand-painted background setup. This appears to be an old Courvoisier piece that has ben removed from its original frame. Image area is 11.5" x 10". The trimmed cel elements have been glued to the background; the figures on the right show a small degree of paint loss.  

Linemar tin toy 1950s via Serious Toyz

Ferdinand the Bull Wind Up with Box (Louis Marx & Co., 1938). Nice image of Ferdinand, includes rubber horns and a flower in his mouth that are often missing. This is a very difficult to find toy with its original box. Toy measures 7" x 3", box measures 3.25" x 5" x 6". Box and toy are both in Excellent to Near Mint. From the Larry Jacobs Collection.

Books of magic

Wiesner, William [Arresto the Great Presents] The Book of Magic. Grosset and Dunlap, 1944. First Edition

 

Houdini's Book of Magic and Party Pastimes 1927 via Abebooks.com

Houdini's Big Little Book of Magic 1933. Found on ebay.

Magic Feats by Majikans - A Miscellany of Practical Magic, 1948 via What floats my boat