Rare Photos Of Marilyn Monroe Swimming NAKED Up For Sale

Rare photos of Marilyn Monroe swimming NAKED and celebrating her birthday with sparklers are expected to fetch $35,000 at auction...
Twelve intimate shots of Marilyn Monroe showcasing the Hollywood starlet enjoying sparklers in her birthday cake and swimming nude are expected to fetch up to $35,000 (£26,000).

The impressive array of highly sought-after shots will be on offer with Heritage Auctions in New York.

Alongside Marilyn's photos are images of Beatles bloopers, Frank Sinatra with guards, Muhammad Ali and other rare shots, with the entire sale expected to make more than $120,000 (£90,000).

Frank Sinatra pictured at his peak of fame striding through crowds surrounded by bodyguards at the Foundtainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, is estimated to sell for $30,000 (£22,000).

Intimate photos of Muhammad Ali showing his strong proportions in close-up shots are expected to fetch $15,000 (£11,000).

Two alternatives to The Beatles legendary Abbey Road cover where the famous four strutted over the crosswalk, are estimated up to make $25,000 (£18,000)

Nigel Russel, Director of Photographs for Heritage Auction, said: 'On August 8, 1969, The Beatles arrived at Abbey Road Studios for the crosswalk photo-shoot that would soon take place just outside the building.