This historic debut issue of Playboy magazine from December 1953 features Marilyn Monroe in her iconic nude centerfold - an image that launched a cultural revolution. This rare “Page 3” variant, from the short-list of subscriber issues, includes the highly sought-after intact centerfold of Monroe, originally shot for a 1949 calendar. Self-published by Hugh Hefner from his Chicago apartment, the first issue bore no cover date and introduced Monroe as the definitive symbol of glamour and confidence. While there is some wear to the cover, the inside is clean & in overall good condition considering its age.

Piece size: 8.5” x 11”