Q: I am the youngest son of Eustace A. Lycett, one of Walt Disney’s original employees starting on Hyperion in 1937. My father passed away in 2006, just shy of 92. He was a two-time Academy Award® winner, as well as several nominations. I have several items that may be of interest. One item is an original program for the world premiere of Mary Poppins, which is signed by Walt Disney, Julie Andrews, and Dick Van Dyke. I also have a notebook of handwritten formulas for the special effects of some of his films. My question is, do these items have any value?
Victor, Orange, California
A: I knew Eustace well—a very nice and talented man. Your items would indeed have value to collectors. If you want to sell, you might try eBay or an auction house like Profiles in History that specializes in movie memorabilia.
Dave Smith