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ALCATRAZ
"This chunk of concrete is a byproduct of a major rehabilitation effort now underway on the island. It has been inspected by park historic preservation specialists to be sure that it contains nothing of research potential. The project, which includes stabilization of the historic cellhouse, is generating several tons of demolition debris that must be removed from the island. With your purchase, you have made a contribution to the ongoing preservation and restoration of Alcatraz Island for future generations".
£22
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BABY FACE NELSON
Henderson Daily News (Texas) Sunday morning, Dec. 30th, 1934. Headline "Nelson's Confederate under arrest" - 'Federal agents in San Francisco confirmed reluctantly tonight that John Paul Chase, wanted as a suspect in the slaying of two government men in a Chicago gun fight which ended the life of "Baby Face" Nelson is under arrest...

Other stories on the front page are "Docket cleared for Hauptmann trial to start" - 'The legal board of strategy which will attempt to send Bruno Richard Hauptmann to the electric chair on a charge of murdering Charles A. Lindbergh Jr., tonight perfected its case against the German ex-machine gunner in an atmosphere of extravagant rumor and fantastic speculation'.

£35
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TLS good content dated 27.6.95 "I always used to laugh at Reg Kray, because he employed guys to write a lot of his letters. Two weeks ago a lunatic came into my room and did his best to take my life. He comes in, pulls out an 8 inch knife and plunged it at my chest..." Signed Jeremy (with happy face doodle).
£120
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BARRATT George
"Correct and Particular Account of the Trial and Execution of George Barratt who was convicted at the Dorset Lent Assizes of Stealing a Cow and executed on the new drop at Dorchester on Saturday 27th March 1819".

11 1/2" x 7 1/2" - rather brittle handmade paper with illustration to the head, printed by G. Clark, printer Dorchester.

Barratt appears to have been caught, as the cow has some very remarkable characters - "There was a kind of horny excerscence (like a corn), growing between one of the hoofs, it also had a peculiar white mark on the udder, and one of the teats was diseased".

The keeper had followed tracks of the beast nearly 5 miles! to find it just outside the home of George Barratt. Poor George was executed on his birthday, amidst a large concourse of spectators.

Complete broadside could benefit from a professional framing to stretch out the wrinkles. There is a small pinhole to the right of the illustration. RARE.

£285
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'The Fullest Account of the Trial & Execution of Robert Blakesley for the Murder of Mr Burdon', black & white woodcut broadside circa 1841 with illustrations of the Trial and Execution. Professionally framed and glazed. Rare. Approximately 20" x 14".
SOLD
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BORDEN Lizzie
Limited Edition plate (number 171 of a Limited Edition of only 250) from the Fall River Historical Society. The front shows the Residence of Andrew J. Borden with a small inset portrait photograph of Lizzie Borden, suspect in the Fall River Murders sensation. Approx. 6.5" diameter. No chips/cracks. Gold rim in good order.
£65
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Charles Bronson original pen and ink cartoon, approximately 11 1/2" x 8". "BRONCO-APPLE PIES" reads the flying banner. The typical style highly detailed fine drawing has the driver with the anarchist logo on his arm, the vehicle is named Mad, Bad Mobile XS35666. Signed to the lower right border. The background is pastel coloured with red, orange and green.
£150
capone.jpg (22599 bytes) CAPONE Al (c. 1899-1947)
Baltimore News May 4th 1932, front page carries a photo of Chicago's Al Capone 'Starts for Federal Penitentiary' framed!! This item is not signed. 

For mail order, this item will be taken out of its frame.

£90
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Wife of John Christie. A good 2 page letter dated 19th October '49 to her sister, Lily Bartle. "Desperately asking for a reply as she has not heard from her for some time and expressing happiness in having just got some coal in and complaining about the rationed food." Signed "Love Ethel & R.". There are 2 slight rips to the first page (not affecting text). There is a doodle and a series of mathematical equations to the reverse in an unknown hand . 
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Signed publicity postcard.
£10
crippenpetitjournal.jpg (129382 bytes) CRIPPEN Dr, Hawley Harvey - (1862-1910)
US Murderer

"Le Petit Journal" French newspaper dated 14th August 1910 showing the arrest of Dr Crippen and Ethel Le Neve on board the S.S. Montrose. Long article relating to this news story inside. In good condition for its age, a few tears around the edges to be expected after almost 100 years (also original horizontal fold throughout). Approx. 17" x 12". Professionally framed and glazed.
£68
drcrippenposter.jpg (127657 bytes) CRIPPEN Dr, Hawley Harvey - (1862-1910)
US Murderer

Original poster for the British-Pathe Production of the film 'DR CRIPPEN'. Starring Donald Pleasence, Coral Browne, Samantha Eggar and Sir Donald Wolfit. Overall fine condition, original folds. Approx. 39 1/2" x 26 1/2".
£60
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"The Hangman's Tale", 1st Edition, 1989, "Memoirs of a Public Executioner" signed and inscribed to title page "For Ern and Anneliese, David Newman and... Syd Dernley". Syd has added Christmas 1989.
Illustrated hardback with good dust jacket, 207 pages. Syd recounts the stories of his 20 executions in fine detail, and tells of his partnership with Albert Pierrepoint. "An extraordinary account of the work of public hangmen and the last moments of the men, dropped to their death on the gallows". Approx. 9" x 5 1/2".
£120
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DERNLEY, Syd (Hangman)
In our opinion, Syd's book "The Hangman's Tale" is the most in depth book on the subject of capital punishment. Syd was pro death sentence to the end and as recently as 1993 put himself forward as headsman in the Tower of London.

Interesting 2 page autograph letter, approximately 7" x 5", dated 23rd July 1993.
Syd talks of his recent BBC appearance, a 65 minute interview that was cut down to a mere 9 minutes. "I was quite disappointed". He mentions becoming an honorary member of the Wandsworth Prison Association. "The gallows there were dismantled recently and taken to the museum near Rugby. The curator has invited me down to make a tape for posterity". "You'll have a happy hour or so looking through my memorabilia, somebody brought me the glass and iron spyhole from the condemned cell of the prison, and a hell of a lot of bits and pieces". The end of the letter is particularly interesting, hopefully relating to his latest batch of home brew, he ends with the classic line,... "You'll have to try a drop!", signed "Best wishes to you and the wife, Syd".
£285
siddernley.jpg (106744 bytes) DERNLEY, Syd (Hangman)
Page from a Christies catalogue for the Forman Archive of Crime & Punishment Sale signed to the top white border 'Syd Dernley'. Obtained in person.

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Vintage, original edition of the Henderson Daily News (Texas) Wednesday afternoon Dec. 19, 1934. Age toning to front page where the boxed story "Dillinger Gang Member Nabbed" tells of the arrest of Joseph Burns who escaped Indiana state prison, but was captured without a shot being fired... Pencilled notes hinted at Burns' link with the $427,950 Brooklyn armored car robbery in August.
£65
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London Evening News dated Tueday, June 21st 1955. The headline is "Ruth Ellis to Hang". In excellent condition apart from a small hole in the middle of the front page caused by being folded for over 50 years. This item will be taken out of its frame for mail order.
£120
bella1.jpg (78036 bytes) ELMORE Belle/CRIPPEN Cora
Poster from the Palace Theatre of Varieties, High Street, Swansea - Monday, November 10, 1902 announcing "Another Grand Company!" featuring The Original Ross Combination, The Southern Belles, amongst others including "Miss B. Elmore" described underneath as the "Dainty Comedienne". 
SOLD
speechbehaviour.jpg (120746 bytes) EXECUTION OF WILLIAM LATE LORD RUSSELL
English Execution Speech pamphlet produced for the execution of William Lord Russell on July 21st 1683.
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Original Wanted folding card from the FBI - 27th Oct. 1950, Frank Albert Vecchiolli, Theft from Interstate Shipment. Finger prints and mug shots "Vecchiolli has been convicted for burglary and armed robbery - Considered dangerous and is known to carry a knife". Issued by J. E. Hoover, Director. Approximately 8" x 8".
£20
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Photographic metal plate for the production of John Gacy's business cards for RAPHCO Inc. Contractors/Developers, 831 East Lake Avenue, Glenview, Illinois 60025. Listing Gacy as "Vice President, Operations". This plate would be held at the printers ready for repeat orders from Gacy. Lightweight metallic sheet approx. 10" x 8".
£135
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Original acrylic painting on canvas board. Menard California. 'Patches the Clown' signed J. W. Gacy. Also signed and addressed to reverse in biro. Framed & glazed. Approx. 18" x 14".
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hauptmanntrialticket1.jpg (129894 bytes) HAUPTMANN Bruno Richard
Kidnapper & murderer of Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. ( Lindbergh Baby), 1932.

The trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann  was held in Flemington, NJ, from 1st January to 13th February 1935. 
This is an official pass which entitles the bearer to attend the January 23rd, 1935 (PM session).
Issued by John H. Curtiss, Sheriff of Hunterdon County.  Some wear and creases as can be expected for an item of this age. Approximately 4.5" x 3".
£130
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FBI WANTED poster
This item is NOT signed.
£100
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JACK THE RIPPER - Dr Francis Tumblety (Jack the Ripper suspect)
Autobiography, "Kidnapping of Dr. Tumblety", The Indian Herb Doctor, Cincinnati Ohio 1866, published by the author. 1st Edition, complete and original, full 82 pages. The front cover is almost detached with tears, very fragile, but a rare book in any condition!

Dr Tumblety was arrested in connection  with the Lincoln assassination, he was eventually exonerated, but another rumor began that he had at one time employed one of the assassination conspirators. This rumor was dispelled as well. Tumblety subsequently wrote and published The Kidnapping of Dr. Tumblety, a short pamphlet he authored in an attempt to clear his name and re-establish his good-faith with the public. In reality, the book is little more than a series of paranoid ramblings and fraudulent testimonials.

He fled from London after being released from custody a few days after Mary Kelly's murder.

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ripperprint1.jpg (54791 bytes) JACK THE RIPPER - FLORENCE MAYBRICK
Large print taken from the St Stephen’s Review dated August 17th, 1889, depicts Judge Matthews deciding whether or not Florence Maybrick should be sentenced to death for poisoning her husband, James Maybrick (one of the Jack the Ripper suspects), with arsenic. 
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PRINCE EDWARD ALBERT VICTOR

"The Queen's Birthday Book" with 13 portraits including Prince Edward Albert Victor (Jack the Ripper suspect). Printed by Griffith, Farran, Okenden & Welsh 1887. Edge wear throughout, and a few loose leaves, however the portraits are of a high photographic quality, each have facsimile autographs beneath. The pages have quotes including Bunyan, Ben Jonson, Plato, etc... Spine has a tear to the top, and the cover is a little rubbed in places. We are selling this as a rare portrait of Prince Eddie, Albert Victor, Jack the Ripper(?) which has a book around it!!! Approximately 8 1/2" x 7".
£18

JACK THE RIPPER RELATED  - PLEASE LOOK AT THE CHARLES WARREN SIGNED LETTER LISTED BELOW UNDER WARREN.

Charles Warren was in charge of the London  Metropolitan Police during the period of the Jack the Ripper Murders.

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A copy of the limited edition Kray portfolio (number 210), signed by both Ron & Reg. This was Reg’s personal copy (with the photo of Ron's wedding removed!).
£780
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1990 - The Krays 'Stories We Can Tell', Limited Edition 12" picture disc (500 copies only). Mint condition.  
£75
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2 original 'Funeral Order of Service' for Ron & Reg Kray's funerals - Ron's is inscribed and signed by Reg "God Bless, Your Friend, Reg Kray". Framed & glazed.
£230
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A nice Reg Kray signed letter (A4), commenting on his latest book "Slang". 9th Nov. night,  "Michael, thanks for your letter and your support and help. Signatures enclosed. My new book Slang is now in the shops all money for Slang goes to help 10 year old xxxxx who is paralised. I will not be able to write again but wish you luck for the future. God Bless. Reg Kray". Complete with original envelope. There is an original small hole affecting the word '10', but the paper is still present.
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ron kray cardigan.jpg (49764 bytes) KRAY Ron (1933-1995)
British Gangster
Formerly the property of Ronnie Kray, a brown & beige striped cardigan, said to be his favourite.

Provenance Kate Kray/Chiswick Auction

£480
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British Gangster

Giorgio Armani silk tie, formerly the property of Ronnie Kray (given to him by his wife, Kate Kray).
Provenance Kate Kray/Chiswick Auction
£200
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British Gangster

Greeting card from Ronnie Kray to his wife, Kate Kray, inscribed by Ronnie (provenance Kate Kray/Chiswick Auction).
£100
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British Gangster

One page letter, A4, written by Ronnie Kray, Thursday 11th August 1987. "Dear Vince Angela, I am really sorry to hear that you lost the baby but hope next time all gose (sic) well for you. I am looking forward to seeing you on the 21st. Meantime God Bless from you Pal Ron Kray". Four original folds and a little creased throughout. With original handwritten envelope signed again inside. Rare.
£120
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British Gangster

One page letter (A4), Sunday 14th July, signed twice (once at the head). "Dear Vince Angela, Thank you for coming to see me today, it was nice of you to come all that way to see me. Thanks for the sigarets (sic) what you left for me to (sic). I hope to see you on Friday afternoon, the 31st July. May God Bless, from your friend, Ron Kray". 
4 original folds and extensive age wear. Rare.
£120
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British Gangster

Letter signed by Ronnie Kray, (Kray often got other patients to write his dictation). This powerful letter reads : "20/1/89, Dear Vince & Angie, I hope you and baby Ron are all Okay, Vince, you shouldn't have got in touch with my brother Charlie or Wilf without contacting me first. It was very wrong of you. But that is in the past. As you may know, me and Reggie have nothing to do with our brother Charlie and we hope that you will tell everyone this. I hope that you have settled down well in Cornwall, look after yourselves. God Bless from your friend (Signed by Ronnie Kray) Ron Kray xx for Baby Ron.
4 original folds, extensive age wear. Rare & good content.
£120
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"Ethel Le Neve, Her Life Story, With the True Account of their Flight and Her Friendship for Dr Crppen" told by herself. Booklet. c. 1911.
This item is NOT SIGNED
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Full copy of the Sun newspaper with headline "Shootout in Lucan Hunt", September 1982.
£32
lucanpho.jpg (58886 bytes) LORD LUCAN (LUCAN, Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of) - (1934-)
 A small photo detached from Lucan's AA foreign driving license signed as Lord Bingham.
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Alleged wheel man at the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Signed book: Al Capone's Devil Driver. Dallas, Texas: Acclaim Books, 1979. Paperback, 4.25" x 7, 149 pages. Signed and inscribed on the inside front cover, "To Norma, God bless you and yours, George Meyer". In fine condition, with light page toning and a small tear to cover.
£135
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MILLS Freddie (1919-1965)
 English Boxer who died in mysterious circumstances

1950's "Freddie Mills Adjustable Punch Ball" Made by Christie & Jay Ltd, London EC1.  Comprises original Albion rubber bladder, canvas punch bag cover, adjustable clamp to adjust the metal stand's height, rubber holding pouch and  red wooden standing board which measures approx 28 inches in length.  Made for kid's use.  The only items missing are the original nuts, bolts, washers and screws to fix the rod to the standing board.  Good, well-made vintage toy in original box, 
£75
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Typed list on A4 paper of Nilsen's music circa 1995. Signed in black biro at the bottom, titled "The musical compositions and recordings of Dennis Andrew Nilsen". List includes :

Suite No 48 (Requiem for Dahmer and victims)
Suite No 47 (Bleep)
Suite No 28 (Homeless under city lights)
etc... (56 titles in all)

A rare and interesting list of compositions by one of London's most famous serial killers. In good condition with 2 original folds.
£70
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Original complete edition of the Milwaukee Journal,  Monday, November 25, 1963. Huge headline "Oswald Slain" and dramatic photo. Professionally framed and glazed. This item will be taken out of its frame for mail order.
£100
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French doctor, guillotined for the murder of 27 people, (although the figure could be as many as 60). Petiot was one of the last people to die by the blade, and the authorities had trouble finding him a Guillotine. This prescription on Petiot's personal stationary has a good clear signature dated 18th September 1939. Extremely rare in any form.
£975
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See above description.
Prescription on headed notepaper signed by Petiot at the bottom. Extensive foxing & folds throughout. Extremely rare in any form. Approx. 3" x 5".
£600
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HANGMAN

"Executioner : Pierrepoint"  signed hardback 1st Edition book "To Betty, With all best wishes, Albert Pierrepoint".
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Henderson Daily News (Texas) Monday afternoon, Oct. 22, 1934. Some age toning to front page and a 1 inch tear to the left (not affecting the text). Two stories on the front page relate to gangster Pretty Boy Floyd.
£35
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Assassin of Lee Harvey Oswald.
Cheque dated 17/7/56 from Empire State of Dallas Bank signed Jack Ruby (spec), framed and glazed with copy of 'the fatal shot' front page.
£220
2007rubycheque.jpg (57484 bytes) RUBY Jack
Assassin of Lee Harvey Oswald.
Cheque dated 20/7/1953 on Mercantile National Bank at Dallas. Signed boldly in blue ballpoint pen.
£180
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Public executioner of Paris.
Guillotined Louis XVI.

Autograph Letter Signed ('Sanson'), in French, to an unnamed correspondent, 1 page 4to with integral blank, 5 June 1790. A highly truculant letter complaining of his inability to meet a debt. With full transcription and translation.
'The tone of your first letter made it clear that the only response you wanted was the hard cash. Despite all my efforts, I haven't been able to procure it, and I have been counting on putting my hands on things, but they always escaped me. So I kept thinking tomorrow...tomorrow. Well finally, Sir, not having received it yet, I won't have the honor of sending you what I owe you sometime between today and next Wednesday. For now, as if by a miracle, I got lucky and procured that sum elsewhere. Times have been difficult for me, which has been very hard for me, but luckily now I will have the means to get out of my difficulties. My being so lucky to come out of this today, you, Monsieur, are the first to learn of it."

Letters of Sanson appear to be of the greatest rarity. The Bibliotheque Nationale appears to possess only a facsimile. There was another letter, dated 19 June 1790, in the Morrison Collection (Vol. VI page 76 (unillustrated), but its present whereabouts are unknown. An incredibly rare signature.

£1,600
ojfootball1.jpg (65777 bytes) SIMPSON O.J.
American football, no date, boxed with tee, but lacking pump, carries Simpsons' printed autograph. Box has extensive tears and folds, and rates 7/10.  Ball and overall display value intact! RARE. 

THIS ITEM IS NOT SIGNED
PLEASE LOOK UNDER ANTIQUES/COLLECTABLES - SPORT SECTION FOR OTHER OJ SIMPSON 'JUICY' BARGAINS!
£75
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The Yorkshire Ripper

"Dragonworld", oil painting by Peter Sutcliffe, circa 1993. Signed to the bottom right PWS 93. The female sitting on the egg looks very much like Sonia (in my opinion). Painting is 12" x 16". Overall size of the frame is 21 1/4" x 17 1/2". Quite a talented artist.
£2,200
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WALLACE William - Infamous Murderer
In 1931 Wallace was convicted at Liverpool of murdering his wife, Julia, by battering her with a poker and faking a burglary and his own alibi. The Wallace Murder became a famous legal case as he was subsequently acquitted of any offence by the Court of Appeal who believed the Jury had misjudged the evidence. Cheque made payable to Wallace for the sum of 5 pounds 9s/1d, dated 1st Sept. 1911 (the year in which he met his wife Julia), endorsed by Wallace to reverse, small tear close to, but not affecting the signature. RARE - This is the first Wallace autograph I have seen in 20 years of collecting!
£300
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British Military Officer, Head of the London Metropolitan Police 1886-1888, during the period of the JACK THE RIPPER MURDERS.

A.L.S., Charles Warren, one page, 8vo, Ramsgate, 9th August 1908, to W. G. H. Tucker. Warren thanks his correspondent for their letter regarding a mezzotint of one of his relations and comments 'I have no want for it as I have two copies - and I do not know that any of my family are in want of one'. Light age wear and some minor traces of former mounting.
£145
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Member of the Manson family. TL unsigned dated 11/14/95 "I do not write a lot. I have some long time friends that I write, but rarely do I pick up new correspondence, and share in detail about my life". Together with the personalised envelope "Jesus is Lord over all!".
£175
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"The Trial of Rosemary West", Original London Newspaper, Evening Standard, broadside.
£35
 

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