1995-Oct-01 Boca Raton FL
Terry and the Pirates® Milton Caniff (1907-1988) Caniff's artwork looked photographic; his characters spoke realistic dialogue; and readers identified with their personalities. Mood, evocation, atmosphere were Caniff's trademarks. The strip ran 1934-1973. ©Tribune Media Services, Inc.
Three stamp set was a premium from the Quaker Oats Co. Anyone who entered a bicycle contest sponsored by Quaker received the stamp set in the mail. This is a complete set of three stamps--Terry, Burma and Pat Ryan, with the original tab
Terry and the Pirates' Dragon Lady by George Wunder - 1947
George Wunder (1912-1987) illustrated Terry and the Pirates, replacing Caniff in 1946 when he left. Wunder continued on the strip until 1973, at which time it was cancelled.