MANHANDLERS #1 Spartacus 1970s Gay Magazine Tom of Finland /Jamie Gillis Cassidy

$175 · Offered by eBay

A scarce debut issue from the peak era of American gay men’s publishing. Featured content includes a portfolio of erotic art by Tom of Finland (Touko Laaksonen), whose original magazine appearances are increasingly collected in their own right; Jim Cassidy with Bruce Morgan — Cassidy being the gay-credited name of model and film actor Rick Cassidy, a Jim French and Pat Rocco subject; and Jamie Gillis in a color feature, the crossover adult film star of the Golden Age. Additional photo features include Ron and Chuck, Porn of the Past, Working Out with Buck and Larry, Lust Is a Must, and Man to Man. Condition: Good vintage, ex-shop copy. Cover shows edge wear, light creasing at corners and spine ends, minor soiling at lower left. Back cover has surface scratching and rubbing. Interior tanning to page edges consistent with age. Fully intact and bound, no loose or missing pages. Photographed exactly as received. Sold as a historical publication and collectible artifact. Adult ownership required. From one of the largest private collections of vintage gay periodicals in the country — message me for want-list requests on hard-to-find issues.

• Publisher: Spartacus Publications
• Year: 1970
• Condition: Very Good

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