US Legends of Hollywood Monroe
About US Legends of Hollywood Monroe
The first Legends of Hollywood stamp, featuring Marilyn Monroe. Designed by Michael Deas based on a publicity photograph. Over 40 million Monroe stamps were sold, making it the most popular stamp of 1995. The success of the Monroe stamp launched the Legends of Hollywood series that continued for over a decade. Monroe appeared in films including Some Like It Hot and The Seven Year Itch. Her image on a stamp cemented her status as an enduring American cultural icon.
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