$30.00
The image displays a certified stamp souvenir sheet from Gambia featuring a portrait of the American actress, model, and singer Marilyn Monroe, three commemorative envelopes, and a Marilyn 1996 Desk Top Calendar from the private album of Andre de Dienes.
This popular calendar celebrates the legendary Marilyn Monroe as she has rarely been seen. Photographer Andre de Dienes took these pictures throughout the stars career, capturing her vibrant personality and beauty. The stamp sheet commemorates Marilyn Monroe’s life dates, 1926-1962. The stamp shown has a denomination of D25, referring to the Gambian Dalasi currency. The stamp is in “Mint Never Hinged” condition, which means it is unused and has its original gum without any hinge marks
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Norma Jeane became Marilyn Monroe in 1946 after a studio executive, Ben Lyon, suggested the name for her first screen test at 20th Century Fox. Lyon picked the first name “Marilyn” because she reminded him of Broadway star Marilyn Miller. Norma Jeane herself suggested the last name “Monroe,” which was her mother’s maiden name. While her name change was effective for her career, she did not legally change her name to Marilyn Monroe until 1956.
