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Catalog 370 - September, 2026
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Catalog 370 (for September, 2026) is now available!
Recent additions
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 16, 1977
- Hillside Strangler killings - murders
- Best title to be had ? (rare as such)
- Next to last victim - Kimberly Diane Martin
- Cousins Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono Jr.
The front page has a
...THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 3, 1675
- Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
- Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
- Unique gift idea for that history buff - 351 years old
This is
...THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 17, 1922
- Burning of Smyrna Catastrophe
- Modern day Izmir, Turkey (Greek Zone)
- Massacre of Armenians & Greeks by Turks
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "SMYRNA WIPED OUT,
...THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 21, 1684
- Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
- Hold something in your hands from the 17th century
- Unique gift idea for that history buff (342 years old)
This is
...CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 22, 1930
- Anti-prohibition movement
- Wets gain majority in MI & OH
The front page has a one column heading: "REPEAL URGED BY AUTHOR OF OHIO DRY LAW" with subheads. (see images)
When it comes
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 17, 1986
- RMS Titanic shipwreck breached for the 1st time
- Jason Jr. - remote (ROV) vehicle goes inside
The front page has a one column heading: "Titanic Camera Finds Beauty Is a Joy Forever"
...NEW YORK TIMES (section 2 only) Nov. 7, 1976
- "Two-Minute Warning" opening day movie advertisement
- Action sniper thriller film premiere - Charleston Heston
Page 9 of this "Arts and Leisure" section has a nice full page
...CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 27, 1926
- Clymer PA No. 1 (Sample Run) coal mining disaster
- Indiana County, Pennsylvania coal-dust explosions
The front page has a five column heading: "40 Entombed by Explosion in Mine"
...LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 14, 1980
- LOT Polish Airlines Flight 007 disaster
- U.S. Amateur Boxing team airplane crash
The front page has banner headline: "22 U.S. Athletes Killed; Boxing Team Among 87 Victims in Polish
...LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 4, 1988 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section) This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print
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