1938 Scarce 1stED with Dust Jacket - Walt Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Author: Walt Disney. Adapted from Grimm’s Fairy Tales.
Title:  Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Adapted from Grimm's Fairy Tales. An Authorized Book of the Walt Disney Film.
Publisher: London and Glasgow, Collins, circa 1938. First UK Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 12.5 x 9.5 inches.
Pages: 79 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original publisher's illustrated boards with a red cloth spine (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown)  in a scarce and good dust jacket, featuring the same full-color illustration (small chips and tears repaired at the back with archival clear tape by a previous owner) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition with the original dust jacket!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing - as shown). A truly charming copy.
Illustrations: Profusely illustrated with original drawings from the Walt Disney Picture, including many vibrant full-page color plates and delightful two-tone and black & white illustrations throughout. The illustrated endpapers feature Snow White in the forest with woodland animals in sepia tones. 

Estimate: (USD $500 –$750).

The book: A rare and beautifully illustrated First UK Edition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, produced as an officially authorized adaptation of Walt Disney’s groundbreaking 1937 animated feature film — the first full-length cel-animated feature in motion picture history. This edition captures the spirit and charm of the film, offering a faithful retelling accompanied by stunning visuals directly drawn from the animation. A collector’s treasure in exceptional condition, especially with its original dust jacket.

The author: This version of Snow White is based on the Brothers Grimm's 19th-century fairy tale, adapted here to align with Walt Disney’s interpretation. The story was simplified and softened from the darker folk origins to suit family audiences in the emerging era of animated cinema.

The illustrators: The illustrations are taken from the original production artwork created by Disney Studio artists under the direction of Walt Disney. These visuals defined a new aesthetic in animation and remain iconic in the history of illustration and film. The expressive characters, lush settings, and vivid palette all exemplify the high artistic standards set by Disney’s early animators.