The four stamps to the right celebrate the departure for Lindisfarne in 793. The stamps to the left display Viking Christmas ornaments, which were hung on the conifer trees so plentiful in Scandinavia.
The notes besides the address are my grandfather's. He would jot down when he received a letter and when he wrote back. He saved everything, and now I have it.
You can buy a fantastic collection of Bannerman cartoons for the holidays. In Buffalo, go to either Talking Leaves Books locations, or visit Isy's Facebook page for ordering info.
Actually, Isabella makes great brownies. Check out more Bannerman here and order her cartoon collection, Pacifists in Bomber Jackets. A great holiday present for Bannerman fans.