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Charles Schulz typed letter signed, dated 15 August 1961 on his personal ''Peanuts'' stationery. Schulz writes to fellow cartoonist Harold Gray, creator of ''Little Orphan Annie''. At this time, the ''Peanuts'' brand was 11 years old while ''Little Orphan Annie'' was a very successful 35 year syndicated comic strip. Schulz writes, ''You have my permission to use the Peanuts characters as requested in your letter. I am flattered that you wish to do so. I hope that Charlie Brown and the rest of them will be of some help to you. Thank you for the kind words about Peanuts. I hope it will continue to meet your approval for many years to come...[signed] Charles M. Schulz''. Schulz's stationery has Lucy and Charlie Brown shown with a kite stuck in a tree and Lucy saying, ''What do you mean, girls can't fly kites? It's up, isn't it?'' Letter measures 8.5'' x 11''. Accompanied by original transmittal envelope. Folds, else near fine.
Charles Schulz Letter Signed From 1961 to ''Little Orphan Annie'' Cartoonist Harold Gray -- Schulz Is Flattered That Gray Asks Permission to Use His ''Peanuts'' Characters
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