These rare, authentic photographs by the notorious Irving Klaw were originally purchased from his sister, Paula Klaw, in 1991, after acquiring the rights to "The Exotic Dances of Bettie Page" films. Printed from the original Irving Klaw negatives, these 4"x5" photographs are part of a collection of 1,500 different images thought to have been destroyed during the 1957 Senatorial Hearings, which sought to ban Klaw's material, labeling it "indecent." Due to political and social pressure, Klaw ceased his mail-order business and burned the majority of his negatives, with estimates suggesting that over 80% were lost. However, Paula Klaw secretly saved some of the best images, preserving this prized collection for future generations. These rare prints come with individual certificates of authenticity from Movie Star News, making them a significant piece of American pop culture history, perfect for collectors of vintage photography and pin-up art.

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