PLAYBOY VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 – DECEMBER 1953
Condition
CGC 2.0 Universal Grade
Description
An indisputable cornerstone of 20th-century American pop culture, this is Playboy Vol. 1, No. 1, published December 1953 by HMH Publishing Co. The inaugural issue that launched the Playboy empire, this historic magazine features the iconic nude pictorial of Marilyn Monroe, a defining image that forever changed publishing, media, and modern celebrity culture. This example has been professionally authenticated and encapsulated by CGC with a 2.0 Universal Grade, confirming originality and preservation without restoration. Despite condition-consistent wear, this copy retains exceptional historical gravity as the first appearance of Playboy, complete with the famous “Entertainment for Men” masthead and original 50¢ cover price. Widely regarded as one of the most important magazines ever printed, Playboy #1 is consistently ranked alongside Action Comics #1 and Detective Comics #27 in terms of cultural impact, making it a blue-chip collectible for serious collectors, institutions, and long-term investors.
Provenance
Private Collection, NYC
