Stupendous early matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a smiling, playful Marilyn in platform heels and one-piece bathing suit, circa early 1950s, glancing over her shoulder against a stylized Art Deco backdrop, signed and inscribed in ink, “To Vernon, The best of everything to you always, Your friend, Marilyn Monroe.” The image was purportedly taken prior to a morale-boosting visit by Marilyn to Camp Pendleton before the Marines there shipped off to Korea. In very fine, flawless condition. Without question among the finest and most beautifully preserved signed images of the storied superstar ever to reach the market! PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.
