The Denmark Vesey slave revolt... Would one day fuel Frederick Douglass' battle-cry for freedom...
Item #719122
July 13, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 13, 1822
* Denmark Vesey Slaves Rebellion
* Free black man in Charleston SC
The back page has a report of the Denmark Vesey slave revolt, noting that six slaves were executed in Charleston.
The report has a small heading: "South Carolina" and reads: "Six negro men, one of them free, and the rest slaves, were executed at... See More
1994 PANTERA heavy metal concert advertisement
Item #719082
May 10, 1994
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 10, 1994
* PANTERA - American heavy metal band
* "Far Beyond Driven" album tour advertisement
* Dimebag Darrell - Phil Anselmo - Vinnie Paul
* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York concert
Page 84 has a 3/5 page advertisement for the upcoming "PANTERA" performance at Nassau Coliseum... See More
1990 Faith No More & Circus of Power performance ad...
Item #719055
July 03, 1990
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 3, 1990
* Faith No More - American rock metal band
* "The real Thing" album tour w/ Circus of Power
* The Ritz Manhattan nightclub advertisement
Page 108 has a 7 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for a upcoming "Faith No More w/ Circus of Power" performance at the RITZ nightclub in Manhattan. (se... See More
1994 "Nice Inch Nails" w/ Marilyn Manson concert ad...
Item #719054
April 26, 1994
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 26, 1994
* "Nine Inch Nails" NIN industrial rock band
* "The Downward Spiral" album tour
* Trent Reznor with musician Marilyn Manson
* Roseland Ballroom concert advertisement
Page 117 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming performance by "NINE INCH NAILS" w... See More
1994 "The Andy Warhol Museum" opening...
Item #719053
May 24, 1994
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 24, 1994
* The Andy Warhol Museum opening
* Visual pop artist movement icon
The front page has a heading within an image: "WARHOL WORLD" And starting on pages 28-29 are two editorials with heading: "ANDYLAND" which continues on other inside pages with a few related photos. Nice to have in this ... See More
Very early Red Hot Chili Peppers 1986 concert ad...
Item #719052
December 16, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 16, 1986
* Red Hot Chili Peppers - American funk rock band
* Performance at the Ritz nightclub advertisement
* In there infancy - Anthony Kiedis and Flea
Page 140 has an ad for various upcoming performances at the "RITZ" in Manhattan with one of the performers being the "RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS" wit... See More
1990 "Public Enemy" hip hop rap music editorial...
Item #719051
January 16, 1990
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 16, 1990
* New-school hip hop - rap music pioneers editorial
* Public Enemy - rappers Chuck D and Flavor Flav
Beginning on page 83 is an editorial by Robert Christgau on hip hop pioneers "Pubic Enemy" with heading: "Jesus, Jews, and the Jackass Theory" and photo. See images for portion of the t... See More
1997 Howard Stern's "PRIVATE PARTS" opening day film ad...
Item #719050
March 11, 1997
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 11, 1997
* "PRIVATE PARTS" w/ Howard Stern film
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* Biographical comedy movie
Page 71 has a nice advertisement for the opening day premiere of "PRIVATE PARTS" in Manhattan.
background: Private Parts (1997) is a semi-autobiographical comedy-drama that ... See More
1988 Stevie Ray Vaughan NYC nightclub ad...
Item #719048
December 13, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 13, 1988
* Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
* Blues rock music - guitarist and singer
* New Year's Ever concert at the Ritz nightclub
Page 97 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "Stevie Ray Vaughan" performance at the RITZ nightclub in Manhattan. (see image) Vaughan would be ... See More
1990 The B-52's & David Bowie concert ads...
Item #719046
May 22, 1990
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 22, 1990
* B-52's - alternative new wave pop music band
* Meadowlands Arena concert advertisement
* "Cosmic Thing" album tour - "Love Shack"
* David Bowie - English singer songwriter musician
* "Sound+Vision" album tour at Giants Stadium
Page 76 has a nice colorful full page advertis... See More
1990 Keith Haring editorial... NYC grafffiti artist...
Item #719045
May 15, 1990
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 15, 1990
* re. Keith Haring death in NYC editorial
* Pop artist - street graffiti subculture pioneer
* Safe sex advocate - AIDS awareness activist
Page 105 has a photo of Haring with heading: "Baby Love" And then starting on page 107 is a lengthy editorial with heading: "Crossover Dreams" ... See More
Fred "Killer" Burke jailed in Michigan...
Item #719043
March 30, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, March 30, 1931
* Gangster hitman Fred "Killer" Burke jailed
* St. Valentine's Day massacre suspect
* Al 'Scarface' Capone era
* Prohibition & great depression
The top of the front page has two photos with heading: "First Pictures Of Burke's Arrival , Brought By News Airplane" Also a one column heading: "BURKE FACES JUDGE... See More
1934 Wilbert Robinson "Uncle Robbie" death...
Item #719042
August 09, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, August 9, 1934
* Wilbert Robinson "Uncle Robbie" Death
* Major League Baseball catcher and manager
The top of the front page of the sport's section (page 17) has a four column headline: "WILBERT ROBINSON DIES" with subheads. A photo of Robinson is on the back page. (see images)
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1674...
Item #719041
December 01, 1673
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 1, 1673
* 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
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. A... See More
Bonnie and Clyde on the run in 1933...
Item #719040
June 12, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 12, 1933
* Clyde Barrow Gang
* Kidnapping & murder
* Bonnie & Clyde fame
The top of page 8 has one a column heading: "Officers Kidnaped (sic) by Texas Gunman" with subhead: "Outlaws Escape with Woman Companion" (see images) Rare to find news accounts on this famous outlaw almost a year prior to his death. First re
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* Clyde Barrow Gang
* Kidnapping & murder
* Bonnie & Clyde fame
The top of page 8 has one a column heading: "Officers Kidnaped (sic) by Texas Gunman" with subhead: "Outlaws Escape with Woman Companion" (see images) Rare to find news accounts on this famous outlaw almost a year prior to his death. First re
1938 Canton (Guangzhou) China bombing...
Item #719039
June 06, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, June 6, 1938
* Guangzhou (Canton), China bombing
* Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "New Raid Kills 500 Cantonese; City in Ruins" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, mainly along the spine, generally in good condition.
AI notes: In 1938, during ... See More
1999 "Aids: The Agony of Africa" by Mark Schoofs...
Item #719038
November 09, 1999
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 9, 1999
* AIDS and the Children of Africa
* Special Mark Schoofs editorial edition
Here is a "Special Reprint Of An 8-Part Series" by Mark Schoofs with heading: "Aids: the Agony Of Africa; A Continent of Orphans" with related image. (see images) This issue contains all 8 of Schoofs' editor... See More
The 1987 stock market crash (day of)...
Item #719036
October 19, 1987
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, Oct. 19, 1987
* Stock market crash beginning ?
* Wall Street (same day reporting)
A rare same-day issue on the prelude to the stock market "crash" of 1987. The October 20th issue reports the actual crash which I assume some people saved at the time. This issue has reporting suggesting the stock market was starting to plunge but were optimisti
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* Stock market crash beginning ?
* Wall Street (same day reporting)
A rare same-day issue on the prelude to the stock market "crash" of 1987. The October 20th issue reports the actual crash which I assume some people saved at the time. This issue has reporting suggesting the stock market was starting to plunge but were optimisti
Japanese aerial bombing of Nanjing (Nanking), China
Item #719023
September 20, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 20, 1937.
* Nanjing - Nanking air raid bombing
* Japanese airplane raiders - pre massacre
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "PLANES FIGHT AT NANKING IN BIG RAIDS BY JAPANESE; SHANGHAI HAILS MARINES" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in great condition.
background: On September 20, 1937, t
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* Nanjing - Nanking air raid bombing
* Japanese airplane raiders - pre massacre
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "PLANES FIGHT AT NANKING IN BIG RAIDS BY JAPANESE; SHANGHAI HAILS MARINES" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 44 pages, rag edition in great condition.
background: On September 20, 1937, t
1970 invasion of Cambodia... Vietnam War...
Item #719021
May 01, 1970
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, May 1, 1970
* Cambodian campaign begins
* Invasion of Eastern Cambodia
* President Richard Nixon order
* Vietnam War escalation
The front page has a six column headline: "Nixon Orders Ground Troops Into Cambodia for First Time" with subhead and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 48 pages, some spine wear, a few small tape mends ne... See More
1938 Battle of Taierzhuang ends w/ Chinese victory...
Item #719020
April 07, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1938
* Battle of Taierzhuang ending - Zaozhuang
* 1st major Chinese victory of Second Sino-Japanese War
* Republic of China vs. Empire of Japan
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "SETBACK ADMITTED IN JAPANESE DRIVE" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 44 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
background: The Battle of Taierzhuan... See More
Aviation history in the making...
Item #719019
May 17, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1919
* NC-4 flying boat (historic aviation feat)
* Transatlantic flight (1st aircraft to achieve this)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALL THREE SEAPLANES NEARING THE AZORES; NC-4 WAS 800 MILES OUT AT 3:06 THIS MORNING" with many subheads and related map. (see) Much more on the following pages with related pictorial. Loads of text. Thi... See More
Charles "Taze" Russellites convictions in 1919...
Item #719017
May 16, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1919
* Rutherford & other Russellites
* Convictions overturned by the court
* Opposition to World War I - WWI
* Pastor Charles Taze Russell followers
* Christian restorationist minister
* Founder of the Jehovah's Witnesses
The top of page 24 has a one column heading: "HIGH COURT ANNULS RUSSELLITE VERDICT" with subheads. (see ima... See More
Dramatic report of JFK's 1963 assassination...
Item #719016
November 22, 1963
THE MIAMI NEWS, Florida, Nov. 22, 1963
* Terrific issue for display
* JFK John F. Kennedy assassination
I believe this to be an "extra" edition put out very quickly to announce: "KENNEDY IS DEAD ! " "Felled By Assassin In Dallas" in huge letters on the front page, as the pagination is odd. There are 8 pages total which is likely all this edition had, but ... See More
Richard Nixon resigns as President...
Item #719015
August 09, 1974
THE PLAIN DEALER, Cleveland, August 9, 1974
* President Richard Nixon
The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead in red lettering: "NIXON RESIGNS" with "Ford takes the oath at noon; his first problem: choice of VP" and photos. (see) Nice for display. More inside.
Complete 1st section only with all 18 pages of a 134 page newspaper, very nice condit... See More
1889 Duluth, Minnesota riot....
Item #719014
July 12, 1889
THE COLDWATER REPUBLICAN, Semi-Weekly, Michigan, July 12, 1889
* Duluth, Minnesota
* Labor strike riot
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Bloody Riot at Duluth" with subheads. (see images)
Other news of the day. Complete in 4 pages, a little wear a the margins, mostly along the spine, generally good.
background: In July 1889, Duluth, Minnesota, became the sit... See More
Chappaquiddick incident w/ Ted Kennedy inquest...
Item #719013
April 30, 1970
LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 30, 1970
* Senator Edward Kennedy and Mary Jo Kopechne
* Chappaquiddick Island incident- car accident
* Judge James A. Boyle's inquest conclusions
The front page has a banner headline: "Kennedy Angered By Judge's Report Doubting Him" with lead-in: "'We Must All Live With The Loss Of Mary Jo And The Pai... See More
The Articles of Confederation...
Item #718994
April 29, 1778
THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, April 29, 1778
* The Articles of Confederation (historic)
* American Revolutionary War
This was the very first newspaper in New Jersey, having begun in December, 1777. This is issue number 22.
There are only a handful of documents in American history which can be considered cornerstones in the creation of our national government, which would include ... See More
Kendal Railway Tragedy... 1957 Jamaica...
Item #718992
September 03, 1957
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. Sept. 3, 1957
* Kendal Railway Tragedy - Jamaica
* Train derailment railroad crash disaster
* Roman Catholic Church members
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "175 DEAD, 400 HURT IN JAMAICA WRECK" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 26 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The worst rai... See More
The beginning of the U.S. Navy's relationship with San Diego ?...
Item #718991
July 30, 1907
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, July 30, 1907
* Naval Base San Diego to be born ?
A nice issue on the pre-founding era of the United States Navy's relationship with San Diego, one which has grown tremendously ever since 1917 to become the home port of the Pacific Fleet, a base composed of 13 piers, with over 24,000 military personnel and over 10,000 civilian workers. The U.... See More
By the famed Isaiah Thomas in 1795...
Item #718990
August 15, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 15, 1795
* 18th century American publication
Published by Isaiah Thomas, perhaps the most famous printer of the 18th century, and whose collection became the foundation of the American Antiquarian Society. Handsome masthead makes this a displayable newspaper.
Four pages, good condition.
background: Thomas’s Massachuset... See More
1987 Donald Trump & "I'll Take Manhattan"...
Item #718988
March 04, 1987
USA TODAY, March 4, 1987
* "I'll Take Manhattan" TV miniseries cameo w/ photo
* 40 year Donald Trump makes special guest appearance
The front page of section B has a photo of a young Donald Trump with Valerie Bertinelli and heading: "He takes Manhattan" Also a two column heading: "Trump builds a real estate legend" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with ... See More
"PLATOON" wins 4 oscars in 1987...
Item #718987
March 31, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1987
* 59th academy awards - movies of 1987
* "Platoon" Director Oliver Stone
* "Color of Money" - Paul Newman
* Best publication to be had (rare as such)
The front page has a photo showing Marlee Martin and Oliver Stone with one column heading: "'Platoon' Is Top Film; Newman Is Best Actor" (see images) More in the &q... See More
1929 Kalamazoo, Michigan Witch killing...
Item #718986
July 22, 1929
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 22, 1929
* Etta L. Fairchild murder
* Witch's spell killing - wicca
* Eugene & Pearl Burgess
* Kalamazoo, Michigan
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "'HEX' DEATH HEARING IS SET TODAY" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on the killing of Etta Fairchild by Eugene and Pearl Burgess at Kalamazoo, Michigan. This would e... See More
The Vatican becomes an independent state... Pope rules....
Item #718985
June 08, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 8, 1929
* Ratification of the Lateran Treaty
* Vatican City becomes it's own state
* Benito Mussolini and the Holy See
The front page has a one column heading: "POPE BECOMES RULER OF A STATE AGAIN" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the creation of the state of the Vatican City which guaranteed full and independent sovereignty.
Complete in... See More
1931 World premiere of "Frankenstein"...
Item #718983
November 20, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 20, 1931
* Frankenstein World premiere review
* Pre Code horror monster film movie
* Actors Boris Karloff & Colin Clive
Page 34 has the World premiere review for the original "Frankenstein"film with small heading: "Frankenstein" The same page has a small advertisement for the film. (see images)
This movie made it's World premiere i... See More
1998 John Elway Denver Broncos Win Superbowl...
Item #718982
January 26, 1998
THE DENVER POST, Denver, Colorado, January 26, 1998
Note: The Denver Post printed two versions for this date. This is the edition which shows John Elway holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy up in victory.
* Denver Broncos win Super Bowl XXXII
* John Elway & Terrell Davis
* vs. Green Bay Packers
The front page has a nice banner headline in orange: "SUPERB!&... See More
The Pfanschmidt ax murders of 1912...
Item #718981
October 07, 1912
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 7, 1912
* The Pfanschmidt family ax murders
* Payson (Quincy), Adams County, Illinois
The front page has a one column heading: "SON CHARGED WITH SLAYING FAMILY" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in pap... See More
Jerome Kern death... Show Boat musical fame....
Item #718980
November 12, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 12, 1945
* Jerome Kern death w/ photo
* Show Boat musical composer fame
The top of page 20 has a one column heading: "JEROME KERN DIES AT 60 IN N. Y. HOSPITAL" with subhead and small photo of Kern. (see images)
Complete in 38 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
b... See More
1993 "DRAGON: The Bruce Lee Story" opening day film ad...
Item #718979
May 11, 1993
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 11, 1993
* "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" film
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* American biographical drama movie
* Actor & martial artist Jason Scott Lee
Page 59 has a nice advertisement for the opening day premiere of "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" in Manhattan.
background: Dr... See More
1991 "Thelma & Louise" opening day advertisement...
Item #718978
May 21, 1991
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 21, 1991
* "Thelma & Louise" crime drama film
* Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* "Grateful Dead" concert advertisement
Page 65 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day of "THELMA & LOUISE" in Manhattan.
And page 77 has ni... See More
1991 "City Slickers" & "Robin Hood" opening day advertisements...
Item #718977
June 04, 1991
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 4, 1991
* "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"
* Action adventure film - Kevin Costner
* "City Slickers" - Billy Crystal
* Western comedy - Daniel Stern
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
Page 74 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day of "CITY SLICKERS"
And page 7... See More
1991 "Clash of the Titans" at Madison Square Garden concert ad...
Item #718976
May 28, 1991
Pages taken away from the THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 28 , 1991
* A"Clash of the Titans" concert advertisement
* Madison Square Garden performances
* Slayer - Megadeth - Anthrax - Alice in Chains
* PAGES 77-78 & 83-84 ONLY *****
Page 77 has a great full page advertisement for a upcoming concert called "Clash of the ... See More
Murder of Addison Verrill by Paul Bateson...
Item #718933
October 03, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 3, 1977
* Gay film critic Addison Verrill murdered
* Radiographer Paul Bateson arrest w/ photos
* "Bag murders" Manhattan's leather subculture
* Radiographer Paul Bateson arrest w/ photos
* "Bag murders" Manhattan's leather subculture
The front page has a headline: "'I Killed Addison Verrill" with lead-in: "Phone Call From A Fugitive" and photo. Coverage con
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1988 Tracy Chapman NYC concert advertisement...
Item #718931
October 25, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 25, 1988
* Singer & songwriter Tracy Chapman
* Carnegie Hall concert advertisement
* "Album of the year" w/ "Fast Car" song
Page 81 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "TRACY CHAPMAN" at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan. (see images)
AI notes: On November ... See More
The Grateful Dead in 1993 advertisement....
Item #718930
May 04, 1993
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 4, 1993
* Grateful Dead concert at Giants Stadium
* Psychedelic rock blues music band - deadheads
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
Page 68 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming: "GRATEFUL DEAD" concerts at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (see images) Garcia would die a... See More
1986 "TOP GUN" opening day review w/ ad...
Item #718929
May 27, 1986
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 27, 1986
* Blockbuster "Top Gun" review w/ ad
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Military action drama film - Tom Cruise
Page 59 has the opening day review for the film "TOP GUN" with heading: "Phallus in Wonderland" and related pictorial. And page 67 has an advertisement for the fil... See More
1991 "THRILL KILL KULT" performance advertisement...
Item #718928
June 25, 1991
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 25, 1991
* "THRILL KILL CULT" concert performance
* "My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult" advertisement
* American electronic industrial music rock band
Page 117 has a 5 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for a upcoming "THRILL KILL CULT" performance at the BUILDING nightclub in Manhattan. (see... See More
Michael Jordan wins his 1st NBA title in 1991...
Item #718926
June 13, 1991
HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, June 13, 1991
* Michael Jordan wins 1st NBA championship
* Chicago Bulls basketball - Phil Jackson
* Los Angles Lakers & Magic Johnson
The top of the front page, within the masthead is a heading: "The Chicago Bulls clinch their first NBA title Wednesday night with a 108-101 victory over the Los Angles Lakers" with small photo.
The top of page 10 has ... See More
1936 Gordonsville, Virginia Negroes killed...
Item #718925
May 16, 1936
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 16, 1936
* Negroes - William & Cora Wells
* Racial violence - mob lynching ?
* Gordonsville, Orange County, Virginia
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "NEGRO, HIS SISTER SHOT AND BURNED; HE KILLED SHERIFF" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, mainly along the sp... See More
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