5 - Collectible Framed "Peanuts" Stamps

Celebrate the birth centennial of cartoonist Charles M. Schulz (1922-2000) whose “Peanuts” characters are some of the best known and most beloved in all of American culture.   This new 14.5”(W) x 11.5”(H) framed piece features art from the Charles M. Schulz stamps and includes a mounted pan of 20 Forever® stamps, along with the First Day of Issue details.

Ten different stamp designs showcase Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and other unforgettable friends from the most successful comic strip in the history of the medium.  Bright colors and whimsical drawings bring to life the magic of the “Peanuts” gang.

Showcased in a classic black frame, the piece also includes a clear dust cover, protective felt bumpers, and a sawtooth hanger on the back for easy display.

History: 

The Peanuts are some of the world’s most beloved cartoons of all time. From pulled footballs to security blankets and “Oh, good grief”, the Peanuts gang changed the concept of cartoons permanently. Creator Charles M. Schulz spent much of his life in Saint Paul and much of his time here is reflected in his work. Schulz was born in Minneapolis, but he spent much of his childhood life in Saint Paul’s Mac-Groveland neighborhood. The Pioneer Press and The Minneapolis Tribune were the first two newspapers to feature Schulz on a weekly basis in the late 1940s. Schulz initially named his panel work Li’l Folks, but the New York company that first syndicated his comics in the early 1950s insisted he change the name to Peanuts to avoid conflict with another strip; Schulz detested the name throughout the remainder of his career. Since the 1960s, the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City has always included either Snoopy or Charlie Brown. In the early 2000s in Saint Paul, the Peanuts on Parade initiative was started by the Capital City Partnership. Each summer, more than 100 five-foot tall statues of Peanuts characters (a different character each summer) were on display throughout the city from June until September. One of these 5 foot tall statues "___________ Snoopy" resides at Cradle of Hope (special thanks to Maguire Agency for this donation).