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  • What the Louisiana Purchase will mean to the United States...
    Item #694461
    COURIER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, Concord, Feb. 3, 1803  Most of the front page is taken up with an article headed: "President's Message" beginning: "The subject of Louisiana continues every day to become more and more interesting to all classes of American citizens...". It continues with much talk of... Read full description  
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  • Early newspaper from Harrisburg...
    Item #694459
    THE ORACLE OF DAUPHIN, AND HARRISBURGH ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12, 1803  

    * Rare publication 
    * Pre state capital 


    An issue from our private collection, saved because it is quite rare from this early year as well as being in great condition. The only other issue we've offered in the last 12+ years was dated 1820.
    Four... Read full description  
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  • Very rare, short-lived, Philadelphia newspaper...
    Item #694456
    THE DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 18, 1797

    * Very rare publication
    * Short lived (4 months)
    * Nation's temporary capital


     Although the title might seem common this is actually a quite scarce newspaper. It existed as this title from February 11 thru July 3, 1797, less than 5 months, and was continued by "Carey's... Read full description  
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  • The South to force slaves into the military...
    Item #694453
    DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 20, 1864  

    * Rare rebel publication

    Not just a newspaper from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate states.
    The front page has: "The War News" with subheads "Southwestern Virginia" & "Savannah". Also: "City Intelligence" "A... Read full description  
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  • Three color political prints... St. Patrick's Day...
    Item #694450
    JUDGE magazine, New York, March 8, 1890

    * Color political prints 

    Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center... Read full description  
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  • Venomous attack upon General Butler...
    Item #694449
    DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 12, 1865  

    * Rare Confederate publication from the rebel capital
    * Finals months of the American Civil War


    Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy and very late in the war.
    The editorial has near the beginning a very fascinating & sarcastic attack on... Read full description  
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  • General Hood's letter on losing his command...   Great letter on the resolve of the Confederates...
    Item #694446
    RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 28, 1865  

    * Final months of the American Civil War

    Not only a Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy.
    The front page has various reports from very late in the Civil War, including: "The War News" which includes... Read full description  
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  • Confederate reaction to the abolishing of slavery: to be decided by the sword...
    Item #694444
    DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 6, 1865  A wonderful issue from late in the war, from a period it is typically difficult to find Confederate newspapers.
    The prime content is the reporting of the Thirteenth Amendment prohibiting slavery. Page 2 has: "Passage of the Bill Abolishing Slavery in... Read full description  

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  • From the Confederate capital, later in the Civil War...
    Item #694437
    DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 9, 1865  It is difficult to find Confederate newspapers from late in the war, such as this one.
    A wealth of fine reporting on the war with front page column heads including: "What General Lee Says" which includes: "...General Lee told...that there was but a single thing... Read full description  

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  • Sherman's march through the South...   Battle of Franklin...
    Item #694427
    DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 24, 1864  

    * Capital of the Confederacy
    * Battle of Franklin, Tennessee
    * Sherman investing Savannah


    Among the front page reports on the Civil War from the Confederate capital are: "The Art & Science of War" "Amusements of the Yankee Generals in Georgia"... Read full description  
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  •  Oswego in the French & Indian War...  Large map of Europe... Judaica item...
    Item #694426
    THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1756 

    * Great & quite large map of Europe
    * Oswego - French & Indian War
    * Judaica - Jewish content


    The prime feature would be the very nice & large foldout map titled in the cartouche: "A New & Correct CHART  of  EUROPE..."... Read full description  
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  • Sherman advances through the South...
    Item #694425
    DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 27, 1864  

    * From the capital of the Confederacy 
    * William T. Sherman's march to the sea ends
    * Surrender of Savannah, Georgia
     

    Among the front page reports on the Civil War from the Confederate capital are: "Latest From the North" "From Sherman's Army--Account of... Read full description  
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  • Lee's army...    Lengthy letter signed by Jefferson Davis...
    Item #694423
    RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, June 1, 1864  A very nice Confederate title from the Confederate capital, so a wealth of the latest war-related news, from the Confederate perspective.
    The front page includes: "The War News" which begins: "There were rumours yesterday of considerable fighting along the lines of Lee... Read full description  
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  • Evacuation of Fredericksburg...   Lee, Grant, Butler, and more...
    Item #694420
    RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, June 7, 1864  

    * Fredericksburg evacuated
    * General Robert E. Lee
    * Rare from the Confederacy


    Not only a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but from its capital as well.
    The front page has: "The War News" with various reports from different theaters of operation, beginning: ... Read full description  
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  • Letter from Robert E. Lee...
    Item #694417
    RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, June 16, 1864

    * From the capital of the Confederacy
    * Rebel General Robert E. Lee Letter


    Among the front page war reports in this newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy are: "The War News" which begins with a letter to the Secretary of War, signed in type: R. E. Lee, General; "The Transportation of the... Read full description  
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  • Great war reporting from this Confederate stronghold...
    Item #694416
    THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, June 17, 1864  Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From the Georgia Front" "Story of a Deserter From Grant's Arms" "General Lee's Army" "The Confederate Congress" "The Attack on Petersburg" "From... Read full description  

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  • Lincoln accepts his nomination for President...   In a Confederate newspaper...
    Item #694414
    RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 5, 1864  

    * Abraham Lincoln accepts nomination for re-election

    A single sheet newspaper with just a one column masthead, somewhat typical for the period as most paper mills were located in the North, newsprint was of short supply in the South, causing publishers to... Read full description  
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  • Death of noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright...
    Item #694411
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 10, 1959 

    * Frank Lloyd Wright death
    * American architect - designer
    * Houses - homes - buildings


    The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Frank Lloyd Wright Dies; Famed Architect Was 89" with a subhead and photo. First report coverage continues on page 26 with headline and four more... Read full description  
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  • Joan of Arc canonized in 1920...
    Item #694410
    THE DAY, New London, Conn., May 17, 1920

    * Saint Joan of Arc
    * Pope Benedict XV Canonization


    The front page has a one column heading: "CEREMONY AT ROME EXALTS JOAN OF ARC" (see) First report coverage on Joan of Arc being canonized by Pope Benedict XV.
    Complete with 12 pages, light toning at the margins, toning around the middle, some tiny... Read full description  
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  • Frank Leahy named Notre Dame head coach...
    Item #694407
    NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, February 15, 1941

    * Frank Leahy becomes ND coach (1st report)
    * Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football


    The top of the front page of the sport's section (page 13) has a great banner headline "LEAHY NAMED COACH OF IRISH" with subheads and related pictorial. (see) First report coverage on Frank Leahy... Read full description  
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  • Notre Dame wins 1930 football title...
    Item #694405
    THE DETROIT NEWS, December 11, 1930 

    * Knute Rockne exhausted with coaching football
    * Notre Dame officially are National Champions 
    * Last season before airplane crash death
    * Fighting Irish college football

    The front page of the sport's section (page 29) has a banner headline: "'ROCKNE, ILL, TO RETURN TO MAYO'S FOR... Read full description  
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  • Much war reporting from this Confederate stronghold...
    Item #694404
    THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, July 14, 1864  

    * Rare Southern Confederacy publication
    * From the origin of the Civil War 


    Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "From General Johnston's Army" "The Strongest Battalions" "From Our Lines on the Chattahoochee"... Read full description  
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  • Confederate General Johnston's farewell address to his troops...
    Item #694402
    DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 20, 1864  

    * From the capital of the Confederacy
    * General Joseph E. Johnston
    * Farewell address to his Confederate army


    Among the Civil War reports on the front page are: "The War News" "Our Casualties in Maryland" "From Georgia "The Escape... Read full description  
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  • Yankees moving towards Atlanta...
    Item #694401
    DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 26, 1864  Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The War News" "From Norfolk--Grave Charges Against Yankee Officers--Their Trial by Court Martial--Civilians Sentenced for 'Disloyalty' " "Additional From the North" "Death of the Commander of Fort... Read full description  
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  • Sherman in Georgia...
    Item #694400
    RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, June 29, 1864  

    * General William T. Sherman
    * Now in Georgia - march to the sea
    * Rare Confederate publication


    Not only a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederate States.
    This issue has on the front page: "Latest From The North..." "The War News" which includes a dispatch... Read full description  
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  • A lengthy message from Jefferson Davis to his Congress...
    Item #694399
    DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 3, 1864  

    * Capital of the Confederacy
    * President Jefferson Davis


    Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "The War In North Carolina--Evacuation of Washington by the Yankees" "The Victory of Plymouth" "The Yankees in the Rappahannock" &... Read full description  
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  • Much from Robert E. Lee's army...
    Item #694398
    DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 6, 1864  

    * Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital
    * Rebel General Robert E. Lee & U.S. Grant
    * Battle of Spotsylvania Court House close


    Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From General Lee's Army" "Grant's Forces Across the River--The Battle Likely to Take... Read full description  
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  • Civil War news from the Confederate capital...
    Item #694395
    DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 12, 1864  

    * From the capital of the Confederacy
    * General Robert E. Lee letter signed
    * Battle of Spotsylvania Court House


    Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Contrabands--Their Sad Fate" 'The Quartermaster General" "A Description of Richmond"... Read full description  
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  • 1928 Chicago gangland war in full swing...
    Item #694392
    CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 26, 1929

    * Extortion at the dog tracks
    * Chicago gangland wars
    * Al 'Scarface' Capone era
    * Prohibition & great depression
    * Best title to be had - rare as such


    The front page has a great banner headline for display concerning the gangland wars in Chicago that reads: "BOMB THREAT BY DOG TRACKS... Read full description  
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  • News From Robert E. Lee's army...
    Item #694389
    DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 23, 1864  

    * Generals Robert E. Lee vs. Ulysses S. Grant
    * Battle of Spotsylvania Court House - Virginia
    * Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital


    Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "From General Lee's Army" "Additional From the South" "The Very Latest... Read full description  
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  • News from Robert E. Lee's army...
    Item #694386
    DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 27, 1864  Among the Civil War reports on the front page are: "The War News" "Confederate States Congress" "The Ancient Boundaries Of Virginia" "Losses In Alexander's Battalion Light Artillery" "Army of Northern Virginia" "From General Lee's... Read full description  
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  • First 18th century issue of this title we have offered...
    Item #694383
    THE SENTINEL OF FREEDOM, Newark, New Jersey, Feb. 19, 1799  

    * Very rare 18th century publication

    As any collector knows 18th century newspapers from New Jersey are very few & far between. Our records seem to indicate we've not previously offered an 18th century issue of this title before (and just one of the... Read full description  
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  • Very rare War of 1812 newspaper: first we have offered...
    Item #694381
    WAR JOURNAL, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Aug. 13, 1813

    * Very rare War of 1812 publication

     This is the first of this title we have seen in our 50+ years. It only existed for 40 issues (this is # 23), from March 12 - Dec. 14, 1813.
    As the title should suggest the focus of the newspaper was the ongoing War of 1812, but... Read full description  
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  • Talks of the Embargo...
    Item #694380
    THE FARMER'S CABINET, Amherst, New Hampshire, Aug. 9, 1808  The front page begins with an article concerning the Embargo. The balance of the issue has various news reports of the day plus many ads.
    Four pages, never-trimmed margins, subscriber's name in the masthead, nice condition.
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  • Eighteenth century Baltimore...
    Item #694377
    FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, July 5, 1797  

    * Rare 18th century American publication

    Curious that the title uses 5 different fonts. Page 3 has a report: "'Termination of the British Fleet Mutiny".
    The back page is filled with ads including at least 3 reward ads for runaways, as well as: "To... Read full description  
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  • Selling land in the Northwest Territory...
    Item #694376
    THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, December 7, 1796  

    * Opening of the Northwest Territory
    * Printed on handmade rag paper
    * During George Washington's presidency


    A typical newspaper of the day with a wealth of reporting and many ads as well. The back page has legal notices concerning the sale of land including the... Read full description  
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  • Just the 4th issue printed, by Ben Franklin's grandson...
    Item #694368
    THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 5, 1790  

    * The "Lightning Rod" Legacy
    * Benjamin Franklin Bache
    * The "Dr. Franklin" Connection
    * Early Volume 1 publication


    A very early issue of this title which existed from 1790 - 1794 before being retitled "Aurora General Advertiser". It was... Read full description  
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  • John Wayne Gacy murders... serial killer clown...
    Item #694328
    CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, March 4, 1980

    * Victim Tells of ordeal
    * John Wayne Gacy trial
    * Serial "killer clown"
    * Best title to be had ?


    Here is a issue re. the discovery of John Wayne Gacy's crimes in a Chicago suburb. The top of page 5 has a heading: "victim quotes Gacy: 'Having fun'" Probably only reported... Read full description  
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  • Jeffrey Dahmer arrested... serial killer...
    Item #694326
    THE HAYS DAILY NEWS, Kansas, July 29, 1991

    * Jeffrey Dahmer arrest
    * First victim told
    * Serial killer and sex offender
    * Rape, murder & dismemberment


    Page 2 has a one column heading: "Dahmer draws map leading to first victim" (see) Coverage on the recent arrest and realization of Jeffrey Dahmer's killings. I suspect this... Read full description  
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  • Jenny Lind... opera singer....
    Item #694322
    THE HOME JOURNAL, New York City, July 1, 1848

    * Jenny Lind... The Swedish Nightingale
    * Opera singer of eventual P.T. Barnum fame


    Page 3 has a small heading, "Jenny Lind", which includes a 1/2 column of text related to the world-famous opera singer nicknamed "The Swedish Nightingale".
    Mostly literary content with short stories... Read full description  
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  • Boxer Davey Moore put in coma...
    Item #694319
    THE DETROIT NEWS, March 22, 1963

    * Davey Moore vs. Sugar Ramos
    * Featherweight boxing title fight
    * Moore put in coma after defeat


    The front page has a banner headline: "KO'd Boxer Fights Deaths" with subhead: "Moore in a Coma After Loss of Title" and photo. More in the sport's section. Moore would die a few days later.
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  • G. I. Bill of Rights is signed by FDR...
    Item #694318
    THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 23, 1944 

    * G. I. Bill of Rights is signed
    * Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
    * World War II veteran benefits 


    Page 7 has a one column heading: "Veterans' Aid Bill Signed By Roosevelt", with 4 paragraphs of supporting text. See images for details.
    The front page has: "Large... Read full description  
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  • Four Acts of Congress signed by Washington & Adams...
    Item #694281
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 21, 1796

    * President George Washington
    * John Adams - Acts of Congress


    The front page contains not one or two, but four Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice Pres: John Adams. A very nice issue for display given these four... Read full description  
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  • Beverly Hills Chihuahua - premier ad and review (2008)...
    Item #694267
    LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, Sep. 19, 2008 (Calendar section only)

    * Beverly Hills Chihuahua - premier weekend ad & review
    * Body of Lies - pre-release ad; Eagle Eye - 2nd week ad
    * Bette Midler ad


    A terrific issue on the premier and review of the motion picture hit: Walt Disney's "Beverly Hills... Read full description  
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  • The Dutchess & Appaloosa - premier ads and reviews (2008)...
    Item #694266
    LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, Sep. 19, 2008 (Calendar section only)

    * The Dutchess & Appaloosa
    * Opening weekend ads and reviews
    * My Best Friend's Girl, Lakeview Terrace, Ghost Town, Igor


    A terrific issue on the premieres and reviews of the motion pictures "The Dutchess" and "Appaloosa". Other... Read full description  
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  • Naples and Avellino Captures by Allies
    Item #694256
    SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, October 2, 1943

    * Naples and Avellino captured
    * Allied invasion of Italy
    * World War II - WWII


    The front page has a five column headline: "FDR Pledges Liberation Of Pope; Allies Drive On From Fallen Naples!" with subheads. First report coverage on the allied forces capture of Naples and Avellino, Italy.
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  • French actress Sarah Bernhardt death...
    Item #694249
    THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1923

    * Sarah Bernhardt death (1st report)
    * French stage actress - plays
    * The Queen of the Pose
    * Princess of the gesture


    The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BERNHARDT DIES IN HER SON'S ARMS IN PARIS, AGED 78" with subheads and illustration. Lengthy 1st report coverage continues in... Read full description  
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  • Gretchen Fraser wins first  U.S. medal in skiing...
    Item #694248
    THE DETROIT NEWS, February 5, 1948

    * Gretchen Fraser - alpine ski racer
    * 1st American to medal in Olympic skiing ever
    * Women's alpine skiing combined


    The front page of the sport's section (page 45) has a two column heading: "Wife, 28, First U.S. Ski Titlists" with small photo of Fraser. (see) She would later win... Read full description  
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  • Jack Dempsey vs. Wrestler Cowboy Lutrell
    Item #694240
    MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, July 2, 1940

    * An aging Jack Dempsey comeback ?
    * Clarence "Cowboy" Luttrell
    * Infamous exhibition boxing fight
    * 1st ever mixed martial arts bout


    The top of the front page of the sport's section (page 19) has a banner headline: "DEMPSEY WINS BY KNOCKOUT IN 2ND" with subheads and related... Read full description  
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  • 1934 RMS Queen Mary launching...
    Item #694238
    CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 27, 1934

    * RMS Queen Mary launching
    * Cunard Line ocean liner
    * Lindbergh baby kidnapping indictment

    The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "WORLD'S BIGGEST SHIP LAUNCHED AS QUEEN MARY" with subhead. (see)
    Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the... Read full description  
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