An original copy of the first issue of Playboy magazine (HMH Publishing, 1953) featuring Marilyn Monroe on the cover. Monroe also appears on the interior of the premiere issue of Hugh Hefner's famous magazine in an article on pages 17 and 18 titled "What Makes Marilyn" and a color pin-up of Monroe taken by Tom Kelley during the 1949 Red Velvet session is published on page 19. Monroe is called "Sweetheart of the Month," which evolved into Playmate of the Month.The magazine hit newsstands in December 1953 and sold for 50 cents a copy.

8.5 x 11 inches