Vintage Playboy Magazines

Introduction

Here you will find my collection of vintage Playboy magazines. I recently came into possession of these treasures and, although I'm a sucker for nostalgia, I really don't have much use for them. I'm not a collector, I'm not a dealer and I'm not a middleman. I'm just a guy who hopes someone out there would pay a few bucks to have a piece of Americana, add to his collection or maybe to give an interesting and unique gift.

I don't have the time or the inclination to post these on eBay, not if I don't have to anyway. I've got a few on there now and I'm learning that, unless you sell with a high markup, or have tons of items, it becomes really cost-prohibitive. After paying the initial listing fee, a commission to eBay once the item sells, then the shipping, it really doesn't make much sense. You try to sell your item for a few bucks less than the other guy, just to get noticed, but then you end up only making a few bucks. Turns out there are a lot more people selling old Playboys than I thought anyway.

Please feel free to contact me if you'd like to make an offer. This is not how I feed my family or pay the bills; by that I mean that no reasonable offer will be ignored. Feel free to check some of the retailers to see how much similar issues normally go for. I'm not looking to get anywhere near as much for them. I'm flexible with shipping and delivery options and, like I said, I won't ignore any reasonable offer.

Reach me at: matthewcasazza@yahoo.com

I also have about 150 or so copies of Oui, Gent, Rogue, Swank, Monsieur, Mr., etc., and can send along a detailed list if anyone's interested.

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March 1989

Yup, that's Latoya Jackson all right.

December 1988

Enjoy interviews with Cher and Gene Simmons as well as a pictorial of cover girl and centerfold Kata Karkkainen.

November 1988

Laura Richmond appears on this month's cover, spoofing cartoon bombshell Jessica Rabbit. Pia Reyes also appears, as does Bruce Willis, John Cleese and the Girls of Washington DC.

May 1988

You might recognize Diana Lee, this month's Playmate, from the 1989 James Bond movie License to Kill, in which she played Loti, a narcotics dealer. Also enjoy interviews with Don King and Teri Garr as well as a photo spread of Denise Crosby, Bing's granddaughter.

April 1988

Vanity, who was once in love with Prince, Nikki Sixx and crack cocaine, adorns this month cover. She finally cleaned up her act, claimed to have been visited by Jesus and is now a born-again Christian. Eloise Brady, who appeared in Weekend at Bernie's, is featured as the PMOM alongside articles/interviews about Michael Jordan, Larry King, Tom Clancy and Harrison Ford.

August 1978

This issue truly has something for everyone. Nicki Thomas graces the cover while Vicki Witt is featured as the centerfold. Those in it "for the articles" can enjoy an interview with Ted Turner and articles about Walter Payton and The Bee Gees.

April 1975

Cynthia Wood, shown here on April's cover, was PMOM in February 1973 and 1974's PMOY. Victoria Cunningham is this month's centerfold and later appeared on the cover of the March 1976 issue. Look for an interview with Dustin Hoffman and an article entitled, "Don't the Arabs Understand?"

March 1974

Deborah Shelton, this month's cover girl, might look familiar. She has appeared on TV shows such as "Cheers," "The A-Team," "Nip Tuck" and, most notably as J.R. Ewing's mistress on "Dallas," on which she appeared from 1984-1987. Groucho Marx is interviewed and Pamela Zinszer is featured as the centerfold.

October 1973

Sheila Ryan graces this cover and Valerie Lane was chosen as the centerfold. Longtime NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle was interviewed as well.

August 1971

Own the August 1971 issue of Playboy and you can enjoy pictorials featuring PMOM Cathy Rowland and an interview with George Mcgovern.

October 1970

Playboy readers thought they were seeing double in October 1970 when, in fact, they were feasting their eyes upon the first identical twins ever featured in the magazine. Madeiline and Mary Collinson were B movie stars and this was their only PB appearance. Readers can also enjoy an interview with attorney William Kunstler and a pictorial of Lainie Kazan.

June 1970

A psychedelic picture of Claudia Jennings, the 1970 PMOY, adorns this issue, as do pictorials showcasing Lola Falana and PMOM Elaine Morton. Jennings, who appeared on "The Brady Bunch" in 1973, was killed in a car accident in 1979. Harold Ramis interviews Tiny Tim.

October 1969

The October 1969 edition of Playboy is so significant as it features Jean Bell as the 2nd African American woman chosen as centerfold. She later became the first black woman ever featured on the magazine's cover. Also enjoy Harold Ramis' interview with Rowan and Martin and cover girl Paulette Lindberg.

September 1969

Shay Knuth was this month's cover girl as well as the Playmate of the Month. She later went on to appear on two more covers in the 70's. Buy this issue and enjoy a Girls of Australia pictorial.

August 1969

Penny James welcomes you to this month's edition with her 5th and final cover shoot (October 1965, July 1966, October 1966 and March 1969). Enjoy a pictorial of the Girls of Detroit (?) and PMOM Nancy Mcneil.

July 1969

Barbi Benton, originally of "Hee Haw" fame, appeared on numerous covers, as well as this one from July 1969. She later went on to have a pretty successful recording career. This month's issue also features Nancy Mcneil as PMOM and an interview with Justice William O. Douglas. Note: the Q&A with Jerry Orbach on the back cover.