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LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 27, 1999

* The "Man of the Century" selected
* Curtis Mayfield's death report and obituary

The front page has a small announcement regarding the death of singer-songwriter Curtis Mayfield, which continues on page 23. Page 23 has a related small photo and a detailed obituary.
This issue also includes a feature article on "The Man of the Century," which includes Albert Einstein, Time Magazine's selection, along with a top ten list of their reader's selection.…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 11, 2008

* The death report of Isaac Hayes
* Detailed coverage of the Summer Olympics

The front page has: Isaac Hayes, 1942-2008 - 'Black Moses' led pop to new ground," which tell of the death of Isaac Hayes, and includes a photo and supporting text. The article continues on pg. A12, which in dedicated to him in its entirety, and includes multiple photos.
A special section, "BEIJING 2008," has considerable coverage of the Summer Olympics.
The issue is in good…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1889

* The death of "The Leatherman"

Page two has a a small report headed: "THE OLD 'LEATHERMAN' DEAD", followed by a brief report on the demise of a well-known vagabond of the late 1800's. See photo for details.
Other news of the day with period advertising are found throughout.
Eight pages, toning throughout, partially loose at the spine, browned at the margins with a few margin tears, and quite fragile. Average/typical condition for the era.

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