Maxim Magazine June 1997 Kathy Lloyd Kate Moss Eva Herzigova SKU 1479

Original Maxim Magazine, June 1997, Issue No. 26, featuring Kathy Lloyd as the main cover model. This is an early UK issue of Maxim with a striking blue photographic cover and a large full-length image of Lloyd, accompanied by the prominent “PLAYGIRL!” cover headline.

The supplied interior contents photographs clearly identify Kathy Lloyd as the month’s cover star and show that her main feature appears under “Fantasy” on page 22. The contents describe the feature as focusing on Lloyd shortly before her marriage, and she is also pictured prominently within the contents section.

The issue contains a broad selection of model, celebrity, lifestyle, fashion, motoring, humour and adventure material. Particularly notable for collectors is the visible model-related content. The contents specifically name:

• Kathy Lloyd – main cover model and feature from page 22
• Kate Moss – named within the introductory description of the Kathy Lloyd feature
• Eva Herzigova – also named within the Kathy Lloyd feature introduction

The front cover additionally advertises a wide range of characteristic late-1990s Maxim material, including a “Babe Master!” relationship feature, a photo special featuring unusual stunts, readers’ wives content, jungle survival, motoring, in-car gadgets and fashion/lifestyle subjects.

The interior contents provide much more detail about this specific issue. Visible features include:

• Reality – page 10
• Fantasy – Kathy Lloyd – page 22
• Self Help – page 32
• Talking Balls – page 36
• Weird World – page 47
• How To Do Everything Better – page 56
• In The Powder Room – page 52
• Meet The Missus – page 66
• Real Head Cases – page 74
• What’s It Really Like When... – page 80
• “Bigger! Flatter! Stiffer!” – page 86
• It’s A Jungle Out There – page 92
• The Big Picture photo/stunts feature – page 100
• Babe Management – page 112
• Fairway To Hell – page 118
• Fashion: Three Into One – page 122
• Fashion: New Kit On The Block – page 128
• Fashion: How To Wear Denim – page 132
• Man Alive! – page 134
• Cakes And Ale – page 144
• Travel: Paaaaarty! – page 146
• Travel: Ultimate Destinations – page 150
• Reader Offer – page 152
• Travel: Pack Your Bags, Son – page 153
• Subscriptions – page 158
• Batteries Not Included – page 160
• Buyer’s Guide – page 166
• Back Issues – page 169
• Something For The Weekend, Sir? – page 170
• Write One – page 188
• Go On My Son – page 194

The issue also advertises material involving Gillian Anderson, along with Beavis & Butt-Head, golf, gadgets and other entertainment subjects, although the eBay title has deliberately been kept focused on the model-related names as requested.

Overall, this is a strong example of an early Maxim UK issue from 1997, with its combination of glamour photography, model features, fashion, humour, travel, sport, gadgets and lifestyle journalism.

Magazine / Item Details

• Publication: Maxim
• Issue: No. 26
• Full date: June 1997
• Type: Men’s lifestyle / entertainment magazine
• Original UK cover price: £2.50
• Main cover model: Kathy Lloyd
• Kathy Lloyd feature begins on page 22
• Kate Moss named within the contents
• Eva Herzigova named within the contents
• Large blue photographic front cover
• Major photo/stunts feature beginning on page 100
• Fashion features covering suits, clothing and denim
• Travel and lifestyle sections
• Motoring and in-car gadget content
• Gillian Anderson also promoted among the issue’s contents
• Barcode present at the lower-right of the front cover
• Supplied photographs show the front cover, interior contents pages and exterior spine/back-cover area

Condition

Condition has been assessed from all four supplied photographs, including the front cover, two interior contents views and the exterior/spine photograph.

This appears to be a used but generally presentable vintage copy, with handling and storage wear consistent with its age.

The front cover remains bright and strongly coloured, with the blue background, orange MAXIM masthead and main Kathy Lloyd photograph displaying well. The principal cover text and barcode remain clear and readable.

There is visible light edge wear around the outer cover, including small areas of rubbing and whitening. The top-left/spine corner shows some minor wear and slight bending, while the upper edge has a small amount of rubbing.

The left-hand spine shows light-to-moderate handling wear, with small stress marks and rubbing visible along the fold. The spine still appears intact in the supplied side photograph.

The bottom-left corner and lower spine end show noticeable rubbing and slight crushing/creasing, with small areas of whitening where the printed surface has worn.

There is also light wear along the bottom edge, including minor rubbing and a few small handling marks. The bottom-right corner is slightly worn, though it does not appear heavily damaged.

The front cover shows light surface scuffing and minor handling marks, but no major front-cover tear is evident in the photographs.

The side/back photograph shows the magazine retaining a reasonably flat and solid overall shape, although there is some light bowing/curvature from previous storage and use. Spine-end wear is visible, particularly toward the bottom.

The interior pages shown appear generally clean, intact and readable, with good print and colour. The pages naturally curve where the magazine has been opened, but no obvious large tears, detached pages or significant staining can be seen in the photographed sections.

No obvious handwriting is visible.

Overall, this is a presentable used 1997 issue with moderate age-related edge, corner and spine wear, but with a visually strong front cover and clean-looking interior pages in the areas shown.

SKU 1479