[rec.arts.comics.misc] An Appeal to Duck Fans

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I just found the following message on rec.arts.comics.misc, and
thought I'd forward it along to the list.  Since its originator isn't
on the list, you should probably send replies to him; but I'm also
curious about the answers to his questions, so go ahead and CC the
list.

Thanks,
Joev (duck fan in training)
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Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.misc
Subject: An Appeal to Duck Fans
From: walkerjo at mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Joseph Walker)
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 1994 07:08:44 GMT
Organization: Purdue University


While browsing about this weekend I came across a book that I've never
encountered before, and I wondered if some Disney Duck fan out there
could provide info.  It's called "Donald Duck: 50 Years of Happy
Frustration."  It's hardcover and slipcased, and was shrinkwrapped
when I found it.  Having fairly recently discovered what fun Donald
can be (especially when done by Carl Barks), I picked it up.  Inside the
shrinkwrap, besides the book itself, there are:
	*a slip of paper which declares the book to be #3313 of a "special
edition" of 5000;
	*a piece of artwork on parchment of "The Duck Family Tree" with
"Wm Van Horn" written at the bottom;
	*and three notes from Carl Barks, Clarence Nash, and Jack Hannah,
each addressed to "Bruce and Justin"

My questions:
	*DId I get ripped off?  I tend to think not.  The bok itself
is handsome and well produced.  I only paid $17.50, and I'm satisfied--
but I'd like to know exactly what I've got.
	*Are these the actual signatures of Barks, Van Horn, Hannah, and
Nash?  My cynical head says no, my collector's heart insists on thinking
"could be...."
	*Who the hell are Bruce and Justin?

Any info appreciated, e-mail preferred.

Joe Walker
walkerjo at mentor.cc.purdue.edu

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