{"product_id":"mayfair-magazine-january-1987-vol-22-no-1-mel-appleby-petra-amanda-sku-1469","title":"Mayfair Magazine January 1987 Vol 22 No 1 Mel Appleby Petra Amanda SKU 1469","description":"\u003cmain class=\"chat-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"side-nav-menu-button with-pill-ui\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal vintage \u003cstrong\u003eMayfair – Entertainment For Men\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVolume 22 No. 1, January 1987\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a prominent cover feature on \u003cstrong\u003eMel Appleby\u003c\/strong\u003e, best known as one half of the pop duo \u003cstrong\u003eMel \u0026amp; Kim\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a particularly interesting late-1980s Mayfair issue for collectors because Mel Appleby is not simply mentioned inside — she is the \u003cstrong\u003emain cover model and featured pictorial\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the cover advertising her as the chart-topping star of Mel \u0026amp; Kim. The photographed contents page places her dedicated feature on \u003cstrong\u003epage 59\u003c\/strong\u003e and credits the photography to \u003cstrong\u003eDonald Milne\u003c\/strong\u003e. Contemporary issue references also identify Mel Appleby as this issue's covergirl. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine states \u003cstrong\u003e132 pages every month\u003c\/strong\u003e on the front and carries its original \u003cstrong\u003e£1.50 UK cover price\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModels \/ Pictorial Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed contents page gives a very useful breakdown of the model features included in this issue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmanda\u003c\/strong\u003e – page 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElaine\u003c\/strong\u003e – page 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreddie\u003c\/strong\u003e – page 38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMel Appleby\u003c\/strong\u003e – page 59\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetra\u003c\/strong\u003e – page 78\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaphne\u003c\/strong\u003e – page 87\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeraldine\u003c\/strong\u003e – page 107\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRosemary\u003c\/strong\u003e – page 119\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the title I have deliberately concentrated on the strongest identifiable model names rather than filling it with unrelated celebrity or feature names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMel Appleby Cover Feature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal collectible attraction is the extensive \u003cstrong\u003eMel Appleby\u003c\/strong\u003e feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cover promotes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Chart-topping Mel Appleby of pop-group Mel \u0026amp; Kim”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand advertises the pictorial as among her most revealing photographs at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents page's \u003cstrong\u003eCover Story\u003c\/strong\u003e section identifies Mel as the month's cover girl and connects her directly with the success of \u003cstrong\u003eMel \u0026amp; Kim\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose single \u003cstrong\u003eShowing Out\u003c\/strong\u003e is referenced in the magazine copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover has a very distinctive 1980s studio fashion aesthetic, with Mel photographed against a clean white background in a dramatic black outfit and long black gloves. It makes for an immediately recognisable period cover and should have crossover appeal to collectors of \u003cstrong\u003e1980s pop memorabilia, Mel \u0026amp; Kim material and vintage men's magazines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Magazine Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue contains substantially more than the model pictorials and gives a good snapshot of the type of editorial material Mayfair was publishing in the late 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed contents page lists features including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGunship feature\u003c\/strong\u003e – historical\/military aviation subject matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViking feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotoring\u003c\/strong\u003e – page 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e“Chuting Stars”\u003c\/strong\u003e – page 70, centred on parachuting\/free-fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea regular \u003cstrong\u003eQuest\u003c\/strong\u003e feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYvette Surgery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehumour sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereader letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebook society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eback-number service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esubscription information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents photography also shows a classic vintage motor car and a parachuting\/free-fall image, reinforcing the magazine's mixture of glamour photography and broader lifestyle\/adventure material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contents page additionally mentions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMayfair Lingerie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Personal Directory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFashion Watches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese period advertisements and reader offers are part of the appeal of an original 1987 copy and help retain the authentic character of the magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned original vintage magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e and the photographs show a copy that has been stored and handled, but which still presents quite well for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible condition points include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efront cover retains \u003cstrong\u003estrong, bright colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emain Mel Appleby cover image remains clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elight general surface rubbing \/ handling marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esome light creasing and waviness around the outer edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eminor corner wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall amount of rubbing to the spine and outer edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eslight curl\/bend to the magazine from storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebottom and side edges show some normal age-related handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einternal contents page appears clean and clearly readable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epages shown remain well attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enormal age-related paper toning is visible internally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eno obvious handwritten notes or heavy staining are visible in the photographed areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erear cover shows light edge and corner wear but remains intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eno major detached sections are visible in the supplied photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, I would describe this as a \u003cstrong\u003egood vintage collector\/reading copy with normal age and storage wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than mint or near-mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all supplied photographs carefully, as they show the \u003cstrong\u003eactual magazine being offered\u003c\/strong\u003e and form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage magazine will be packed carefully to help protect it during transit. 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