Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 850:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! Playboy. HMH Publishing Co., 1970. Twelve Issues.
A collection of twelve monthly issues of Playboy: Entertainment for Men magazine comprising the complete calendar year of 1970. Published by HMH Publishing Co., these quarto-sized softcover periodicals feature original illustrated paper wrappers and high-quality color photography. The set includes the January Holiday Anniversary issue, the March issue with Barbi Benton, the August issue with Myra Breckinridge, the September issue featuring Elke Sommer and an interview with Peter Fonda, the October issue featuring the first twin playmates, and the November issue with an interview with Elliott Gould. Cover features and articles highlight contemporary figures and social topics of the era, including Tom Wicker on Richard Nixon, the Abortion Revolution, and the Bunnies of 1970. Each issue maintains its original cover price of either $1.00 or $1.50.
Measurements: Each approximately 11 x 8.5 inches.
Condition report:
The collection is in good to very good vintage condition. Physical wear is consistent with age and typical handling, including minor spine stress marks, light surface rubbing, and minor corner creasing, which is most notable on the July issue. There is mild toning to the paper edges. No significant defects such as large tears, missing pages, or heavy staining are visible from the exterior inspection.
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