Playboy Magazine #1 December 1953 "Page 3" Edition CGC Graded Hefner Monroe RARE

Description: eBay Template Store New Arrivals Add to Favorite View Feedback Contact Shipping 3 Days or Less 100% US Owned Business 100% Customer Satisfaction Original Items Quality Guaranteed December, 1953, Original 1st Issue PLAYBOY MAGAZINE PAGE 3 Edition, CGC 2.5 Blue Label Graded! Here we are offering the coveted and highly desirable, original,1st issue of Playboy Magazine, the most sought after issue from December, 1953, published by Hugh Hefner, the magazine that featured the famous Marilyn Monroe centerfold. This is the incredibly rare PAGE 3 version and CGC graded as well. This December 1953, 1st Issue, Playboy Magazine, a page 3 Copy is a variant of the initial printing of the groundbreaking first issue, so named because unlike the more common newsstand copies, the "3" is actually printed on the page! These were actually the first copies printed, but were largely pulled from circulation almost immediately on Hugh Hefner's orders. For page count purposes, the front cover and the inside front cover were counted as pages 1 and 2, meaning the first inside page was considered page 3. It seems Hef did not want to confuse readers into thinking pages 1 and 2 were missing when they noticed a "3" on the first inside page, so his intent was to simply not number that page at all! To Hef's dismay, a conscientious employee "corrected" what he thought was an error and inserted the "3" just before the initial print run! Try as he might, Hefner was unable to retrieve all the original "Page 3" copies, but relatively few survived. The "Page 3 Copy" version comprises only an estimated 5% of the total copies sold of the first issue. Total estimate of all 1st issues of Playboy Magazine was approximately 50,000 copies and only 2500 of these were Page 3 editions. So not many Page 3 Editions exist today, even less CGC graded.This magazine has been CGC Blue Label Graded 2.5 good condition, Off White to White Pages. NOTE: Magazine would have been graded higher BUT it would have a purple label and state magazine is a restored issue since as you can see there are binder holes upper and lower right side of the magazine and possibly other imperfections. Most collectors, including myself, prefer the Universal Blue Label grading, the highest level CGC standard as far as labels go. Playboy magazine will forever be recognized for its social significance in reflecting as well as contributing to popular American culture. Issue number one, featuring Marilyn Monroe on the cover, is one of the most recognizable icons of popular culture and Americana. Early issues are especially rare and highly collectible. Presented here is that special issue that started it all, Issue #1, Page 3 Edition, December 1953, featuring the immortal Marilyn Monroe as the "Sweetheart of the Month" (a designation that would evolve into "Playmate of the Month"). The cultural significance of this issue needs no introduction (nor does cover gal Marilyn Monroe) and there's a reason copies of this issue have changed hands for thousands of dollars in our auctions! Don't miss your your chance to secure this highly desirable, rare and collectible, Playboy #v1 #1, the original, December,1953 PAGE 3 edition magazine and CGC Graded! Overall, very nice collectible for the Playboy / Marilyn Monroe / Hugh Hefner collector. Please review all pictures which are a major part of this item's description.(Spare) Thanks for Looking! ABOUT US SHIPPING RETURNS PAYMENT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ABOUT US Based in the United States, Estate Specials has been an eBay member since 1999. First and foremost, we are nostalgic collectors and, as well as purchasing fantastic collectibles for ourselves, we also have some available for sale here on eBay. Many, but not all of the items we have for sale, are one of a kind items. 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Price: 3696.75 USD

Location: Concord, North Carolina

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