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July 1988 Card Details

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July 1988
Playboy Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1  ·  1995  ·  #80
9 Crown Grade
Mint
Cert # 000018100
Subgrades
9 Centering
9.5 Corners
9.5 Edges
9 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersNear-perfect corners with only the slightest signs of wear under very close inspection. Corners are sharp and clean with no visible imperfections.
EdgesPerfect edges under normal inspection. Any tiny imperfections are barely visible under close magnification. Edges are sharp and clean.
SurfaceNear-perfect surface with only the tiniest imperfections visible under close inspection. Surface appears clean and free of noticeable marks.
Card Notes
# Card Notes Playboy's 1995 Chromium Cover Cards Edition 1 brought the iconic magazine's most memorable covers into the trading card market during chromium's peak popularity. Released as the medium experienced explosive collector enthusiasm, this set captured a unique cultural moment when premium cardstock and special finishes defined premium collecting. The chromium treatment elevated the sensuality and artistry of these famous covers, making them accessible to card enthusiasts beyond traditional magazine collectors. The July 1988 cover represents one of the set's most sought entries, showcasing the photographic and design excellence that made Playboy's covers culturally significant. Collectors are drawn to this card for its striking imagery and the nostalgic appeal of the late 80s aesthetic, combined with the chromium's reflective brilliance that brings the original artwork vividly to life.
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Population Insights
3 Total Pop
1 This Grade
2 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
9.5 2
9 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9 / 9.5 / 9.5 / 9
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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