Playbirds Number Sixteen is a classic issue from this well known British adult magazine series and features Mary Millington prominently in multiple pictorial themes. This edition highlights her in Blackpool as well as in a styled set titled Pink and Blue, both of which are strongly associated with the warm and inviting visual tone Playbirds became famous for. The issue carries the unmistakable seventies photography style, with soft lighting, bright color backdrops, and expressive wardrobe choices that collectors recognize immediately.
Additional cover text includes Let’s Share Heat and a reference to May 77 which places this issue firmly within the peak era of vintage UK glamour publishing. Playbirds was known for combining location based shoots, themed sets, and approachable editorial elements, creating a magazine that feels both nostalgic and historically significant within British adult media. The cover clearly states that it is not for sale to persons under eighteen and provides the publication number, confirming it as Number Sixteen in the series.
Condition
• VG condition with visible cover creases and edge wear
• Stored in a protective plastic sleeve
• Good overall presentation with intact colors and images
• Suitable for collectors of Mary Millington materials and Playbirds run builders
Collector Notes
★ Number Sixteen is especially appealing because it features two separate Mary Millington pictorial themes
★ Issues from the mid to late seventies remain the most collectible in the Playbirds sequence
★ The bright blue cover and large portrait style layout make this an eye catching display piece
★ Playbirds retains strong interest among collectors of UK glamour history and Mary Millington memorabilia
Playbirds Number 16
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