Saturday, September 17, 2011

GRACE KELLY ~ PRINCESS CONSORT OF MONACO ~ ACTRESS #2749 Plate Block of 4 x 29¢ US Postage Stamps

  • Prince Rainier of Monaco
  • Country Girl
  • Czslaw Slania
  • Rear Window
  • Hollywood
Aimed squarely at young men, Maxim is a glossy magazine focused on beautiful women, slick gadgets, fast cars, sports, entertainment, and other male obsessions. In addition to scantily clad cover models and plenty of revealing photo layouts, issues include reviews of the latest movies, CDs, DVDs, and video games; articles on how to successfully seduce women; the latest styles and trends; and interviews with celebrities. Other regular features include jokes, trivia, a sex column, practical advice, a sports column, and more.Although she has appeared on several stamps of Monaco, this was the first time Grace Kelly was honored here in 1993, on a U.S. postage stamp. Known for her classic beauty, Kelly enchanted the American public when she gave up her glamorous movie star career to marry Prin! ce Rainier of Monaco. Based on a publicity portrait taken for her 1954 film "Country Girl," this stamp was engraved by the world-renowned Czslaw Slania, and was a joint issue by the U.S. and Monaco

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