Original Disneyland Prospectus and Important Disney Items to Cross the Block Live Online on Proxibid

Online, December 7, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Disney fans from across the globe will have the opportunity to bid on rare Disney items live online on Proxibid (www.proxibid.com) , the world's largest real auction marketplace. The three-day auction, presented by Philip Weiss Auctions, will take place Friday, December 16 at 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern with online bidding available via Proxibid at those times. Bidders can log on and place pre-bids now by visiting www.proxibid.com/philipweiss.

This auction includes many important Disney items, including the complete and original 1953 prospectus of Disneyland, one of the most famous and iconic family amusement parks in the world. Drafted by Walt Disney himself, and outlining his ideas for the iconic theme park in California, the prospectus is one of only three printed and possibly the only one still intact and complete. The prospectus includes maps, words and images by Walt Disney and artists Herb Ryman, and was used the following year to break ground on Disneyland.

Day one of the sale will feature dolls, doll houses and toy soldiers. All Disney items will sell on day two of the auction. The final day of the auction will feature toys and trains, including Part 1 of a major American Flyer collection as well as fine pieces by Lionel, HO Brass, Marklin and more. Items of interest crossing the block in this auction include:
• Lot 1100: Peter Pan mixed media painting, "TicToc"
• Lot 1100A: Original Peanuts comic strips
• Lot 1100B: Original Peanuts comic strips
• Lot 1200: Rare Mickey Mouse radio by Philco

"We have partnered with Proxibid to bring their auctions to a global online audience because the Company is dedicated to providing the best service and support for its auction companies and bidders," said auctioneer, Philip Weiss. "With Proxibid, we know our bidders will have a quality online experience."

For more information about this auction, to view the auction catalog or to begin bidding, please visit www.proxibid.com/philipweiss.

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