Charles M. Schulz once described himself as "born to draw comic strips." At just two days old, an uncle nicknamed him "Sparky" after Spark Plug the horse from the?Barney Google?comic strip. Throughout his youth, he and his father shared a Sunday morning ritual of reading the funnies. After serving in the Army in World War II, Schulz's first big break came in 1947 when he sold a cartoon feature called?Li'l Folks?to the?St. Paul Pioneer Press. In 1950, Schulz met with United Feature Syndicate, and on October 2 of that same year,PEANUTSTM, as termed by the syndicate, debuted in seven newspapers. Charles Schulz populated his world with characters featuring unique personalities, who would "fully inhabit their issues." He would mix and match them for maximum comedic effect. ?The core cast of characters is so well-defined that each one could carry a story by themselves. Schulz created dynamic, three-dimensional characters whose storylines were driven by their imperfect personalities. This is what elevates?Peanuts??from a simple comic strip to a substantial work of literature. In all, Schulz produced 17,897?Peanuts?comic strips, which has been called, "arguably the longest story ever told by one human being." He spent 50 years building a legacy that would give the world Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and a whole cast of characters that forever changed the landscape of American comic strips.
In 2015, the U.S. Postal Service issued Vintage Tulip, an all-occasion stamp available to accommodate the weight of heavy invitations for weddings and other celebrations, greeting cards, and mailings such...
This issuance celebrates the rich legacy of the Walt Disney Studios Ink & Paint Department with a pane of 20 stamps showcasing 10 classic Disney villains: Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty), Honest...
About the stamp design: Pictures Japanese irises from an American nursery catalog printed between 1891 and 1912. The catalog was from The New York Botanical Garden¡¯s Nursery and Seed Catalog...
The U.S. Postal Service issued its first commemorative?Forever?stamp in 2010 with a Holiday Evergreens set of four. Pine cones and berries are shown from four different conifer (evergreen) trees ¡§C...
Among nature’s most beautiful wonders, waterfalls come in all shapes and sizes, from serene cascades to mighty cataracts. The 12 waterfalls featured on the stamps represent many different types and each...
Honoring the 250th anniversary of the Shakers¡¯ arrival in America and their enduring influence, the United States Postal Service has issued this Shaker Design commemorative stamp sheet.The stamps feature 12...
The Postal Service has released Florentine Madonna and Child, a Christmas stamp showcasing a 15th-century painting that depicts the Virgin Mary gazing at the Christ child. The stamp was dedicated...
Whether young or young at heart, everyone loves spending a summer evening at a carnival. The stomach-twisting thrill rides, the indulgent snacks and sweets, and the general spirit of light-hearted...
