35th Anniversary Issue Appraisal

Playboy Magazine, January 1989 - 35th Anniversary Issue

This is a vintage copy of Playboy Magazine, specifically the 'Collector's Edition' from January 1989. The cover prominently features a stylized, somewhat abstract rendition of the iconic Playboy bunny logo, rendered in a shiny, metallic-looking silver with black outlines and details that suggest a three-dimensional form. One eye of the bunny is depicted as a reddish-brown circle. This particular issue is advertised as the '35th Anniversary Issue,' a significant milestone for the publication, and it's priced at $5.00, as indicated in the upper right corner. The text 'THE MAGAZINE THAT CHANGED AMERICA' is printed along the bottom edge of the cover. There appears to be a signature or artist's mark, 'Trova', located near the lower right corner, indicating that the cover art is a piece by artist Ernest Trova, who is known for his 'Falling Man' series. This suggests a collaboration or commissioned artwork for the anniversary edition. The overall condition shows signs of wear consistent with its age, including visible scuffs, surface scratches, and possibly some minor creasing on the cover, particularly around the edges and spine. The black background of the cover exhibits some fading or smudging, which is common for older magazines with dark covers. The quality of the printing appears to be standard for magazines of this era.