Copyrights and images from Marilyn Monroe's first photo shoot are hitting the auction block.
A bankruptcy judge in Florida ruled earlier this week that photos taken in 1946 of Norma Jeane Dougherty - who went on to become the iconic Monroe - will be sold at auction to settle the debts of the photographer.
Joseph Jasgur's photos, negatives and image copyrights will be sold in December by Julien's Auctions. The collection also includes several model-release forms Miss Dougherty signed for Mr Jasgur in Hollywood.
Natural beauty: A March, 1946 image taken by photographer Joseph Jasgur shows a young and bright Norma Jean Dougherty, who we all came to know as Marilyn Monroe
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Stars in her eyes: Joseph Jasgur was hired by the Blue Book modelling agency to shoot the then-unknown Norma Jeane
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Rare finds: The photos include a black-and-white image of the future Ms Monroe in a plaid button-down shirt, hands planted playfully on her hips
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Invaluable: The sale is especially significant as the late movie star's first modelling photoshoot
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Up for bidding: Mr Jasgur's photos, negatives and image copyrights will be sold in December by Julien's Auctions
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