Marilyn Monroe story Joy Hollywood Gossip 1953 scarce photo magazine

(Old Books, 20th Century Book, Magazines, Periodicals, Hollywood, Illustrated Books, Vintage Advertising).

Joy Magazine. (formerly Glamorous Models).
Published July, 1953, New York by Joy.
130 pages. Text in English. Illustrated throughout.

Publisher's pictorial color photo wrappers. Among the many photos are numerous of Marilyn Monroe.

Magazine is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Magazine is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.

Still attractive on the shelf. The magazine displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this scarce item survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 6 1/4" H x 5" W.

[B9461].