Mickey Mouse Annual 1936 Dean & Son Ltd 1935. Small name inscription to fep, a VG+ copy.

In this delightful Disney annual, Mickey Mouse and his Nutwood pals—Minnie, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto—romp through a vibrant collection of stories, poems, and activities tailored for 1930s youngsters. Mickey leads the charge in a barnyard caper to outsmart a thieving weasel, while Goofy’s clumsy attempt at kite-flying sparks a village-wide chase. Donald’s temper fuels a fishing fiasco with runaway nets, and Minnie’s baking contest ends in a flour-dusted melee. Packed with over 100 pages of lively black-and-white illustrations, accented by red and blue spot-color, the annual includes sing-along rhymes, mazes, and coloring pages, inviting kids to join the fun. Its whimsical tales and playful puzzles capture the Silly Symphonies’ spirit, offering escapist joy amid Depression-era hardships.

This volume is a treasure for collectors of early Disney memorabilia, particularly scarce Dean & Son first editions with their vivid pictorial boards. As a peak entry in the UK annuals series (1930-1965), it reflects Mickey’s cultural zenith post-Fantasia groundwork, appealing to fans of vintage animation. With limited printings and fragile card bindings prone to wear, copies fetch £150-£400, making it a prized find for enthusiasts of pre-war juvenilia and the Mouse’s enduring, lighthearted legacy.