Royal Mail has unveiled a delightful collection of eight new stamps celebrating the 75th anniversary of the beloved Peanuts comic strip. The specially commissioned stamps feature classic characters with charming British touches that will resonate with collectors and fans alike.
The collection showcases iconic moments reimagined for British audiences, including Snoopy perched atop a traditional red postbox alongside his feathered friend Woodstock. Another stamp captures Lucy and Linus enjoying a quintessentially British seaside holiday, complete with sandcastle building.
Palace guard duty awaits
One particularly striking design shows Snoopy and Woodstock standing guard outside Buckingham Palace, bringing the famous beagle into the heart of British tradition. Meanwhile, Schroeder performs Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance No 1 on his piano as Lucy, Snoopy and Charlie Brown celebrate nearby.
The remaining stamps feature Charlie Brown and Franklin playing football, plus another showing Charlie Brown and Snoopy caught in the rain. Each design maintains the distinctive charm that made Charles Schulz's creation a global phenomenon.
Global comic strip legacy
For five decades, Schulz wrote Peanuts, creating a comic strip that reached millions of readers worldwide. At its peak, the strip appeared in 2,600 newspapers across the globe, cementing its place in popular culture history.
David Gold, Royal Mail's director of external affairs and policy, praised the enduring appeal of the characters. "For generations, Peanuts has brought laughter, comfort, and quiet wisdom," he said. "This stamp collection is a heartfelt tribute to Charles M Schulz's enduring legacy and the timeless charm of his comic strip."
The stamps and accompanying collectible products are available for pre-order from Thursday, with general sale beginning on 24th July.
(PA) Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
