Look, it is Linus and his two rounded-headed pals

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The latest addition to the AAUGH.com reference library is the Fall 2000 issue of Come & Eat, Pillbury’s magazine aimed at those who want to cook with Pillsbury and Pillsbury-friendly brand-name ingredients. I had been told by others that there was no Peanuts character material on the inside of this, but they were in error. Scattered among the 96 full color pages are a handful of Peanuts strips, as well as a couple of Peanuts ads and one other use of Linus art.

Original price, $3.50.

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