1955 Marilyn Monroe #11 Weeties Vita-Brits Popular Film Stars Rookie Card

Key Details:

* Featured Star: Marilyn Monroe

* Series: Popular Film Stars

* Card Number: 11 of 30

* Year: 1955

* Issuer: Cereal Foods, Australia

* Branding: Weeties – Vita-Brits – Crispies

* Country of Origin: Australia

* Type: Vintage Cereal Trading Card / Non-Sport Collectable

* Size: Approximately 83 × 58 mm

* Era: 1950s / Golden Age of Hollywood

* Finish: Full-colour portrait with printed biography on reverse

* Grading: Original, ungraded

* Protection: Supplied in a clear protective card holder

Mini Story or Hook:

🌟 An Australian-issued Marilyn Monroe collectable from the golden age of Hollywood!

This original 1955 Marilyn Monroe trading card was issued as part of the Australian Popular Film Stars series, distributed through Weeties, Vita-Brits and Crispies breakfast cereals.

Featuring a glamorous colour portrait of Marilyn in a red dress against a striking yellow and blue background, this is card No. 11 from the 30-card series.

The reverse carries a contemporary biography of Marilyn, mentioning her celebrated films Niagara, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and How to Marry a Millionaire, along with the forthcoming release of The Seven Year Itch.

Of particular interest to collectors, this 1955 issue is widely regarded within the trading card hobby as one of Marilyn Monroe’s early or ‘rookie’ cards.

Produced during Marilyn’s lifetime, at the height of her international fame, this is a genuine piece of 1950s Hollywood and Australian advertising history.

A desirable addition to any collection of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, vintage cinema advertising, Australian cereal cards or early celebrity trading cards.

Condition:

Condition: Good to Very Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.

This is an original trading card dating to approximately 1955, now more than 70 years old.

* Attractive original colour portrait with strong colours and good overall presentation.

* Some minor rounding and wear to corners and edges consistent with age and handling.

* Light surface marks and general signs of age.

* Reverse retains clear, readable printed text and original advertising.

* Some age-related discolouration to the reverse and card borders.

* No obvious major tears or missing sections visible.

* Card remains ungraded and has not been professionally authenticated.

* Presented in a clear protective holder, included with purchase.

An appealing, collectible example of this increasingly sought-after Marilyn Monroe issue.

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Postage & Handling:

📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.

This card will be supplied in its protective holder and securely packaged with rigid reinforcement to minimise bending during transit.

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