A rare photograph of Marilyn Monroe signed by Hugh Hefner is set to be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on Friday. The oversized picture measures 30 inches by 37 inches and was signed by the late Playboy founder in the lower right-hand corner. “This image helped launch Marilyn into superstardom and also boosted Playboy, which became an iconic part of American culture,” a rep for the auction house told Fox News on Wednesday. Playboy founder Hugh Hefner signed the image, which helped launch his magazine. Hefner acquired the rights to use Kelley’s nude photo of Monroe in the centerfold of the first Playboy issue for $500.

Source: Fox News June 24, 2020 22:07 UTC