A rare Penthouse Magazine January 1970 issue — one of the earliest U.S. editions ever produced, making it highly desirable among collectors. Early 1970 issues showcase the raw, artistic style of Penthouse’s late 60s/early 70s era, blending investigative journalism, cultural essays, and intimate pictorials.
This edition features a striking artistic cover with an uncredited model, reflecting the magazine’s experimental visual approach during its formative years.
Inside this issue
• Roy Innis: “What I Want for the Blacks” — civil rights commentary
• The Subtle Art of Psyching – A Sportsman’s Primer
• Las Vegas Backstage — pictorial bonanza
• Frank Harris – His Lays and Lies Revisited
• Early-era pictorials, essays, and cultural reporting
• The signature late-60s Penthouse photographic style, now heavily collected
Collector Appeal
• 1970 = extremely early U.S. Penthouse era
• Scarce in EX condition — many surviving copies are heavily worn
• Historically significant editorial content
• Early pricing (75 cents cover) increases desirability
• These 1969–1971 issues consistently rise in value due to low surviving numbers
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Penthouse Magazine January 1970
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