Magazine-size reprints of Carl Barks stories with excellent reproduction and color. "Christmas on Bear Mountain," script and art by Carl Barks; The nephews meet their Uncle Scrooge following his test of their and Donald's bravery; reprinted from Four Color (Dell, 1942 series) #178. "The Joyous Season" article by Geoffrey Blum; A discussion of Barks' Christmas stories. A Rich Uncle for Donald article by Thomas Andrae. "The Old Castle's Secret," script and art by Carl Barks; Uncle Scrooge, Donald, and the nephews visit Castle McDuck on Dismal Downs to locate a lost treasure; reprinted from Four Color (Dell, 1942 series) #189.
Sealed with a trading card Donald Duck Adventures #8.
This came from the library of Burny Mattinson (1935-2023), an animator, director, producer, and story artist for Walt Disney Animation Studios, from 1953 until his death in 2023. Mattinson directed Mickey's Christmas Carol and The Great Mouse Detective. He was named a Disney Legend in 2008 and was the longest serving employee of The Walt Disney Company, with a career that spanned almost 70 years. His extensive library included numerous subjects and especially large collections of books on Disney, animation, and classic comic strips.