Penthouse Magazine October 1973 Vol 7 No 10 Robert Conquest Mingus SKU 1623

PENTHOUSE MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 1973 – VOLUME 7, NUMBER 10

Original vintage British edition of Penthouse – The International Magazine for Men, published October 1973, with an original UK cover price of 40p.

A collectable 1970s publication edited and published by Bob Guccione, featuring period photography, interviews, social commentary, literature, fashion and cultural features.

MAGAZINE CONTENTS & FEATURES

• Cover: Warm-toned vintage colour photograph featuring a blonde model reclining among patterned cushions, wearing pearl jewellery, with decorative feathers and soft furnishings.

• Robert Conquest: Interview discussing the Soviet Union and political repression, conducted by Gabriel Bowman.

• Charles Mingus: Private Life of a Superspade – feature by the celebrated jazz musician.

• The Facemakers: Article by Ivor and Sally Davis exploring cosmetic surgery.

• Maggi-nificent!: Featured photographic pictorial by Bob Guccione.

• Through a Glass Starkly: Pictorial photography by Willard Thurston Jr.

• The Lady and the Lion: Photography by Ralph Nelson.

• Frederic Mullally: The Fearful Fate of Don Pedro II – fiction.

• Additional contributions from Kingsley Amis, Henry Morgan, John Taylor and Roger Finborough.

An interesting vintage issue combining 1970s photography, jazz history, political commentary and period British publishing culture.

CONDITION – VINTAGE / PRE-OWNED

The magazine shows age-related wear consistent with its age.

The front cover has visible surface rubbing, fine scratches and light scuffing, particularly around the darker printed areas. There is noticeable wear along the spine, including small creases and stress marks.

The upper-left corner and top edge show minor bending and handling wear. The lower-left corner has visible rubbing, with slight wear around the other corners and edges.

The photographed contents page remains clear and readable, with mild age-related discolouration and minor marks. The magazine opens normally in the photographs, although every page has not been individually checked.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.

ORIGINAL EXTRAS

Any original loose supplements, promotional gifts or other accompanying items are no longer included. This listing is for the magazine only.

PACKAGING & DELIVERY

• UK Orders: Securely packaged in a protective hardback envelope.

• International Orders: Securely packaged in a cardboard mailer-sized box for additional protection.

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SKU: 1623