1930s Disney Postcard Mickey Minnie Pluto Magic Trick French E. Sepherades

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Charming 1930s licensed Walt Disney postcard published in France by E. Sepherades – Paris, featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Pluto in a humorous magical-trick scene. The card is fully marked on the back:“Édité par E. SEPHERADES – PARISPar autorisation: WALT DISNEY – MICKEY MOUSE S.A.”This confirms it is an official Disney-authorized French postcard, part of a very collectible pre-WWII series.? Front Image DetailsMickey Mouse performs a magic trick, pulling a rabbit-like character out of a top hat — a delightful reference to stage magic and early Disney gag humor.Minnie Mouse watches excitedly from behind Pluto, her hands clasped in joy.Pluto, with his classic long ears and bright collar, leans in with a confused, surprised expression.The rabbit figure resembles early Oswald-style design, a nod to Disney’s earlier character era.Caption at bottom reads:“Pas d’erreur, ils sont épatés!!”(“No doubt about it, they’re amazed!!”)The sender added handwriting at the top: “Oh! les mickeys!!” (“Oh! the Mickeys!!”), adding authentic period charm.Bright, saturated 1930s French color lithography — red shorts, yellow gloves, bright blue shadows, and a clean cartoon palette.? Back DetailsFull handwritten French message, beautifully period-correct.Printed markings include:E. SEPHERADES – PARISBy authorization of Walt Disney – Mickey Mouse S.A.Standard divided-back layoutLight aging consistent with 1930s European postcards.This is exactly the kind of early Disney ephemera that advanced collectors seek.? Historical ContextDuring the early 1930s, Disney licensed a small number of European publishers to create region-specific postcard sets. In France, E. Sepherades held one of these licenses, producing:Mickey & Minnie comedic scenesMickey performing magic tricksPluto and early supporting castFrench captions and humorDistinctive Parisian illustration styleThese cards are beloved for their unique blend of American Disney characters and French artistic flair.The 1930s era also represents:the peak of early Mickey Mouse popularity in EuropePluto’s introduction into more storylinesthe transition between Oswald-era designs and full Mickey-led brandingFrench-market Disney postcards were printed in smaller quantities than American issues, making them noticeably scarcer today.? Postcard DetailsApprox. 3.5” × 5.5”Licensed Disney postcardFrench edition by E. Sepherades, Paris1930s color lithographDivided back, handwritten message? ConditionBright, crisp colors with excellent illustration detailMinor corner/edge wear consistent with ageReverse has handwriting but no postal stamp cancellationVery clean image for a card of this era? Perfect For Collectors OfEarly Disney / Mickey MouseMinnie Mouse & Pluto memorabiliaFrench Disney postcardsPre-war animation artVintage magic-themed illustrations1930s color lithographs

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