A brief essay on celebrity along with a look at some pre-1950 Marilyn Monroe press clippings. Plus the TCM Summer Under the Stars schedule.
Bonhams Offers Rarest Marilyn Monroe Magazine at Auction
Bonhams is auctioning a very rare Marilyn Monroe magazine in their July 3, 2012 auction. This post shares a few words from the consignor’s son about the very rare April 13, 1946 edition of Leader Magazine.
Auction for Earliest Known Document Signed Marilyn Monroe Ends November 19
A peek at the rare typed signed letter being auctioned by Nate D Sanders Auctions on November 19, 2010. It is said to be the first document signed Marilyn Monroe.
Marilyn Monroe Is Always a Nice Surprise
A full page color photo of Marilyn Monroe inside an otherwise below average 1952 issue of TIME Magazine provides the reason why I choose to page through magazine back issues that I list for sale. This article explains in better detail with mention of a couple of other of today’s findings plus a look at Marilyn, of course!
Today in 1954 – Joe DiMaggio Marries Marilyn Monroe
Looking at the anniversary of the Joe DiMaggio – Marilyn Monroe wedding from the collectors’ eye. With images of original wedding day press photos.