{"product_id":"2x-marilyn-magazine-paper-comics-24-10-1959-14-11-1959","title":"Marilyn Weekly Picture Paper x2 - 24 Oct 1959 \u0026 14 Nov 1959 - Fleetway - British Girls' Comic - Used","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed \/ aged condition. Please refer to all photos carefully before purchasing. Condition as shown in images.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pair of issues of \u003cstrong\u003eMarilyn\u003c\/strong\u003e — the British girls’ weekly picture story paper published by \u003cstrong\u003eFleetway Publications Ltd.\u003c\/strong\u003e, London. Subtitled \u003cem\u003e“The Great All-Picture Love Story Weekly”\u003c\/em\u003e, Marilyn ran from 1955 to 1965 and was one of the most popular girls’ weeklies of the late 1950s. A charming and collectable slice of late-1950s British popular culture, featuring complete picture-story romances, pop music features, fashion and lifestyle content, and comic strips. Sold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, 24th October 1959\u003c\/strong\u003e — cover story: “She Screamed — And He Came Running!” (Complete Marilyn Love Story)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, 14th November 1959\u003c\/strong\u003e — cover story: “I’ve Found Out Who’s Been Writing Me Comic Love-Letters. Now She’s Going to Take Her Medicine!” (Complete Marilyn Love Story)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegular features (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Playtime with Dennis Lotis\u003c\/strong\u003e — pop music column featuring the popular 1950s singer and bandleader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuby\u003c\/strong\u003e — humour strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarry\u003c\/strong\u003e — humour strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan You Spot This Top Record Star?\u003c\/strong\u003e — weekly celebrity feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFashion and lifestyle features (including contributions from Sheila Buxton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvertisements for sister paper \u003cstrong\u003eRoxy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication details (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marilyn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleetway Publications Ltd., Fleetway House, Farringdon Street, London EC4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabloid weekly picture story paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover price:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5d\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 October 1959 \u0026amp; 14 November 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition (photo-verified):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed — aged, as expected for publications from 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth issues: heavy age toning and yellowing\/browning throughout, consistent with 60+ years of storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth issues: top corners heavily worn, frayed and creased; one corner on the October issue is torn\/missing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaple binding: intact on both issues; paper around staples shows age stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover artwork: readable and intact; red\/black print still vibrant despite paper browning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack covers: readable with minor surface soiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: appear complete; no missing pages visible in photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall: presentable reading and display copies given age; typical condition for unrestored 1959 newsprint ephemera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Recovered Riches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54805649719635,"sku":"Shelf 29","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1054\/5692\/7059\/files\/6be1618d-dfd2-479e-8251-1602674fccea.jpg?v=1788171503","url":"https:\/\/recoveredriches.co.uk\/products\/2x-marilyn-magazine-paper-comics-24-10-1959-14-11-1959","provider":"Recovered Riches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}