Aar-Cartoon #7

A German-language Peanuts collection from 1970, this Aar Verlag release by Charles M. Schulz brings Beethoven's birthday into sharp comic focus — the cover's bold red background frames Schroeder hunched passionately over his piano while Lucy stands nearby, arms raised in her characteristically expressive fashion. "Happy Birthday, lieber Beethoven!" captures the warm humor of these two familiar figures in a single charming image, making it a delightful piece of Peanuts publishing history from the strip's peak popularity.