Q: Charles Schulz gave this autographed original drawing of Snoopy to my brother when he attended the Minnesota State High School convention in 1958. My brother has given it to me. Can you give me an idea of what it’s worth?

A: The Peanuts comic strip, drawn by Charles M. Schulz (1922–2000), ran from 1950 to 2000. Snoopy, the lovable beagle, made his first appearance in the third strip. He was a pretty ordinary dog until “thought balloons” were added in 1952. The Peanuts gang has also been featured in books, television shows, and a Broadway musical. Original drawings sell for high prices, but it would have to be authenticated. Even a newspaper article that says Schulz was at the convention can authenticate the provenance. Your story is interesting. The drawing could be worth about $1,000.