Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 917:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! Penthouse International Ltd. A Collection of Penthouse: The International Magazine for Men. 1972-1979.
This collection consists of several vintage softcover issues of Penthouse: The International Magazine for Men, published by Penthouse International Ltd. in a quarto format. Visible issues include February 1972 and a series from 1979 including February, March, June, and August. The magazines feature photographic covers and internal content comprising various interviews, articles, and pictorials. Notable cover features include interviews with Billy Carter and the Ayatollah and Yazdi, as well as investigative pieces such as A Russian Spy Inside the CIA. One issue is shown open to a featured article on singer Donna Summer. Also included is a vintage promotional insert or advertisement for a Memorex High Bias 90 cassette tape. The publications contain a mix of color and black-and-white photography typical of late 1970s periodicals.
Condition report:
The collection is in fair to good condition, showing typical signs of age and handling. Visible defects include creasing to the covers, bumped and rubbed corners, and minor edge tears. There is evidence of spine stress and small chips at the staple points on several issues. The August 1979 issue displays a significant vertical bend or fold across the front cover. Internal pages show expected age-related toning.
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