[PLAYBOY]. Group of bound Playboy magazines, including Vol. 1. HMH Publishing, 1953 ? 84. 33 volumes, in Playboy's dark brown hardcover bindings stamped in gilt. This file comes from Patricia Papangelis, who began working at the magazine in 1954 as Hugh Hefner's secretary and later became an executive editor in a decadeslong career at Playboy. Includes Vol. 1 (1953-54), featuring the iconic first issue of the magazine with Marilyn Monroe on the cover and centerfold as ?Sweetheart of the Month" (Playmates were introduced in the second issue); two copies of Vol. 3 (1956); Vol. 4 (1957); Vols. 22 ? 30 (each of these years is divided into three volumes including Jan. ? April, May-August, and September-December), and Vol. 31 (Jan-April only). A duplicate volume from Vol. 29 is also included. A crisp set in very good overall condition. Provenance: Patricia Papangelis (ownership signature).