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Secret of a Happy Day
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Secret of a Happy Day

by F.R. Havergal

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This is a charming book of inspirational poems, "Secret of a Happy Day" by F.R. Havergal in excellent condition. Circa 1890's (there is no date of publication stated); Coales Brothers; Cliftondale, MA. Beautifully illustrated with chromolithographs on every (right-hand) page by "I.M.P." Short book with an illustrated title page, followed by six religious-themed poems for Monday through Saturday (there is no page for Sunday, as issued).Condition:The book is clean both inside and out and nearly appears unread. The only issue is that there is a light crease at the bottom of the pages throughout the book (including the covers). Tight binding with no loose pages. Overall in Near Fine condition.
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Lives of the Most Eminent British Military Commanders
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Lives of the Most Eminent British Military Commanders

by G.R. Gleig

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Handsome, antique set of the "Lives of the Most Eminent BRITISH MILITARY COMMANDERS" by Rev. G.R. Gleig. 1832 1st edition (volume I is dated 1831; volumes II and III are dated 1832); Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Green; London. Complete set in 3 volumes. Nicely bound in three-quarter leather with marbled covers, marbled page edges on all sides, marbled end papers and bright gilt lettering on the spines. Each volume contains an engraved title page with an illustration.The contents are as follows:VOLUME I: Introduction - General View of the Military Systems Recognised in England from the Earliest Periods down to the Present Time; Sir Walter Manny - Being a Specimen of the Military Commander During the Chivalrous Age; Sir Francis de Vere - Being a Specimen of the Military Commanders in the Elizabethan Age; Oliver Cromwell; John Duke of MarlboroughVOLUME II: John Duke of Marlborough (continued); Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough; Major-General James WolfeVOLUME III: Robert Lord Clive; Charles Marquis… Read More
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Alaska ~ 1899 ~ Copper River Exploring Expedition
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Alaska ~ 1899 ~ Copper River Exploring Expedition

by W.R. Abercrombie

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This is a great condition copy of "ALASKA ~ 1899 ~ Copper River Exploring Expedition" by W.R. Abercrombie. 1900; Government Printing Office; Washington D.C. The book is profusely illustrated with dozens of black & white photographs and a large fold-out map of the "Trans-Alaskan Military Road" at the back. The book is a report of the "construction work on the trans-Alaskan military road and explorations in the Chettyna Valley during the season of 1899, which embraces the operations of the expedition under the command of Captain Abercrombie."Here are a few examples of the contents (please see the photos for the complete list): Selection of skilled men for trail crew; How the expedition was outfitted; The dreaded scourge of scurvy; A thrilling description of a 'glacial demon' by a crazed Swede; The hospitality of Alaskan Indians illustrated; How destitute miners and prospectors were relieved; How the liquor traffic was throttled at Valdez; Establishment of an American postal service; Animals best adapted… Read More
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On Canada's Frontier
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On Canada's Frontier: Sketches of the History, Sport, and Adventure and of the Indians, Missionaries, Fur-Traders, and Newer Settlers of Western Canada

by Julian Ralph

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"ON CANADA'S FRONTIER" by Julian Ralph. 1892 1st edition; Harper & Brothers; New York. The book is richly illustrated with drawings throughout, some of which are full-page. "Sketches of the History, Sport, and Adventure and of the Indians, Missionaries, Fur-Traders, and Newer Settlers of Western Canada." The contents are as follows: Titled Pioneers; Chartering a Nation; A Famous Missionary; Antoine's Moose-Yard; Big Fishing; "A Skin for a Skin"; "Talking Musquash"; Canada's El Dorado; Dan Dunn's Outfit.Condition:Light soiling to the covers. The spine has an ID label affixed at the bottom, and the letter "A" handwritten in yellow. There are a couple tiny cloth tears at the top of the spine. Tight binding with no loose pages. Partial crack at the rear hinge between the end paper and pastedown 2" up from the bottom edge. The rear pastedown has some light staining, bits of paper remnanat affixed, and a diagonal card sleeve at the bottom-right corner (a tanned outline of the sleeve appears on the opposing… Read More
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The Outer Reaches
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The Outer Reaches: Favorite Science-Fiction Tales Chosen by Their Authors

by Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Poul Anderson, etc.

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This is a vintage Sci-Fi collection, "The Outer Reaches - Favorite Science-Fiction Tales Chosen by Their Authors" with its original dust jacket. 1951 1st edition published by Pellegrini & Cudahy. The book features 17 short stories in all, including "Ylla" by RAY BRADBURY, "Death Sentence" by Isaac Asimov, "Interloper" by Poul Anderson"...please see the photos for the complete list. Edited by August Derleth.From the dust jacket: "August Derleth has made the experiment. In this volume some of the best-known writers of science-fiction have chosen favorites of their own, never before in any anthology and for the most part out of print, to represent their work in the genre. And in each case the author tells why - for reasons which are technical, romantic, sentimental - he holds this particular story as his favorite. The seventeen stories here presented offer a singular variety and give evidence beyond doubt of the vitality of the form of writing today classified as science-fiction."Condition:Clean covers… Read More
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The American Red Cross - A History
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The American Red Cross - A History

by Foster Rhea Dulles

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"The American Red Cross - A History" by Foster Rhea Dulles with its original dust jacket. 1950 1st edition (stated); Harper & Brothers; New York. Here are few examples of the chapters: Background and Origins; The Regime of Clara Barton; The Spanish-American War; Disaster Relief; The Challenge of War; The Red Cross Overseas; Fire, Flood and Storm; On the Field of Action; The Shadow of War; Pearl Harbor and After; The Blood Donor Program; The Invasion of Western Europe; Prisoners of War...please see the photos for the complete list.From the dust jacket: "This general history of the American Red Cross gives an over-all picture of operations during the past seventy years. To anyone associated with the Red Cross or interested in its activities the history provides a broader perspective and wider understanding of just what the organization represents. Moreover, the story of activities both at home and abroad is set against the historical background of peace and war during these years to show how the… Read More
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Rice's Encyclopedia of Silk Magic - Volume I & Volume II
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Rice's Encyclopedia of Silk Magic - Volume I & Volume II

by Harold Rice

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This is a collection of Volumes I and II from "Rice's Encyclopedia of SILK MAGIC" by Harold Rice. Each volume comes with its original dust jacket. The volumes are loaded with illustrations by Francis B. Martineau. Published in 1948 and 1953 by Silk King Studios in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.The contents are as follows:VOLUME I: The Romantic Story of Silk; Dyeing Your Own Silks; Methods of Folding Silks; Methods of Producing a Single Silk; Non-apparatus Quantity Productions; Apparatus Quantity Productions; Vanishes; Changes; Transpositions.VOLUME II: Penetrations; Color Changes; Color Changing Silks; Silk Dyeing; Reel Magic; Reel - Less Magic; Twentieth Century Silks.Condition:Volume 2 is in Fine condition and appears unread - clean both inside and out with no issues found. Volume I is in Near Fine condition and appears unread - clean both inside and out with only a bit of scuffing along the left edge of the spine. Both dust jackets have chips/small pieces missing along the perimeters; the Vol. 1 jacket has… Read More
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English Songs from Foreign Tongues
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English Songs from Foreign Tongues

by Frederick W. Ricord

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This is an inscribed copy of "English Songs from Foreign Tongues" by Frederick W. Ricord. 1879; Charles Scribner's Sons; New York. The book is inscribed by the author on the title page, as follows: "Rev. C.D. Bradlee D.D. from the Author." The book is a collection of literary "songs" originally written in foreign languages that have been translated by the author. From the author's Preface: "In the specimens of songs here given, it has been the aim of the translator, as far as he could, to 'render the rhythm and music of the original into phrases of equal melody;' and he will be glad if it shall be found that he has succeeded in naturalizing some of the representative poets of other lands, and of introducing to favorable notices others of less renown." Foreign authors include Victor Hugo, Voltaire, Petrarch, Schiller, Heine, La Fontaine; Florian, Goethe, Rousseau, and many more...please see the photos for the complete list.Condition:Some light mottling to the cloth on the covers. A strip of cloth is… Read More
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The Eskimo Tribes
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The Eskimo Tribes: Their Distribution and Characteristics, Especially in Regard to Language

by Dr. H. Rink

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This is a custom hard-bound copy of "THE ESKIMO TRIBES" – Their Distribution and Characteristics, Especially in Regard to Language by Dr. H. Rink. The original softcover book is present in its entirety (including both front and back paper covers) – it has just been bound into contemporary hard covers. 1891; C.A. Reitzel – Copenhagen / Longman's, Green & Co's – London. The book is written in English, though it has a front cover, half title page and title page written in Danish; there is also a title page written in English. Please see the photos for the complete list of contents.From the Preface: "The purpose of the present volume is, in the first place, as an introduction, to continue the conclusions, which we are able to draw from the mode of life, the customs and usages of the Eskimo mentioned in the former volume, adding one apparently safe inference from their language, concerning their homestead before their dispersion. Then, as the main object follows the Comparative Vocabulary of the… Read More
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Windsor Castle and Its Environs with Versailles (2 works bound in 1 volume)
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Windsor Castle and Its Environs with Versailles (2 works bound in 1 volume)

by Leitch Ritchie

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This is a handsome, fine binding copy of "WINDSOR CASTLE and its Environs" (1840) together with "VERSAILLES" (1839) by Leitch Ritchie. Two works bound together within one volume. Published by Longman, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longmans in London. The book is beautifully bound in full leather with gilt page edges on all sides, five raised bands on the spine, gilt decorations along the edges of the boards and perimeter of the inside covers, and a ribbon page marker. Nicely illustrated with 15 full-page engraved plates in "Windsor Castle" and 20 full-page engraved plates in "Versailles."PROVENANCE: This copy contains the bookplate and signature of William Crowninshield Endicott, American politician and Secretary of War in the first administration of President Grover Cleveland (1885-1889).Here are a few examples of the contents: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table; Origin of Modern Chivalry; Derivation of the Name; Completion of the First Castle; Manners of the Time; The Governor of the Castle;… Read More
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Contes Bleus de Ma Mere-Grand
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Contes Bleus de Ma Mere-Grand: Blue Tales of My Great Grandmother

by Charles Robert-Dumas

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French
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Wonderfully illustrated vintage edition of "Contes Bleus de Ma Mere-Grand" (Blue Tales of My Great Grandmother) from 1925 by Charles Robert-Dumas. The book is written entirely in French. The book features color plates and black & white illustrations by Henry Morin. Decorative end papers with a butterfly design.Condition:Light soiling/staining to the covers and spine; sharp corners. The binding is a bit shaky but holding. No cracks. No loose pages. The text pages are mostly clean with no writing, tears or foxing and only a couple pages found with a small stain. Name written in pen on front end paper. Overall in very good condition.
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Contes Bleus
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Contes Bleus: De Ma Mere Grand

by Charles Robert-Dumas

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Wonderfully illustrated vintage edition of "Contes Bleus de Ma Mere-Grand" (Blue Tales of My Great Grandmother) from 1925. The book is written entirely in French. The book features color plates and black & white illustrations by Henry Morin. Decorative end papers with a butterfly design.Condition:Light soiling/staining to the covers and spine; sharp corners. The binding is a bit shaky but holding. No cracks. No loose pages. The text pages are mostly clean with no writing, tears or foxing and only a couple pages found with a small stain. Name written in pen on front end paper. Overall in very good condition - buy with confidence!
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The Brook Book
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The Brook Book: A First Acquaintance with the Brook and its Inhabitants Through the Changing Year

by Mary Rogers Miller

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This is a richly illustrated nature book, "THE BROOK BOOK ~ A First Acquaintance with the Brook and its Inhabitants Through the Changing Year" by Mary Rogers Miller. 1902 1st edition; Doubleday, Page & Company; New York. Nicely illustrated with full-page photographs and drawings throughout. Contents include Beech Woods in May; A Living Carpet; Slough Creek and Meadow Brook; An Insect Law-Breaker; Concerning Dragons and Damsels; The Ant-Lion; May-Flies in Fall Brook; The May-Fly's Molting; Web-Spinner at Work; The Triangle Spider; Water-Scorpion and Giant Water-Bug; How Insects Breathe; Brookside Willows; The Hermit Thrush; A Winter Walk; Skunk Cabbage; A Rainy Day...and more.Condition:Small, light stain below the title on the front cover; small, thin stain line below the illustration on the front cover. Sharp cover corners. Small cloth tears at the top and bottom edges of the spine. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the pages are clean with no notable issues found. There… Read More
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Goethe et Beethoven
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Goethe et Beethoven

by Romain Rolland

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Limited Edition
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This is a French language edition of "Goethe et Beethoven" by Romain Rolland. 1930; Editions du Sablier; Paris. Limited edition - this copy is #338. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, music sheets, engravings and drawings throughout. Leather spine with marbled covers, marbled end papers, a ribbon page marker, and gilt top page edges. The book is written entirely in French.Condition:There is chipping to the leather at the top edge of the spine; light wear at the bottom of the spine. Sharp cover corners. Bright gilt top page edges. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Both covers are firmly attached. Nice interior - the text pages are lightly age-toned and clean with no notable issues found. Heavier tanning to the end papers. Tiny tear at the outer edge of the front end paper. The rear end paper has 2 names written in both pen and pencil. Overall the book is in Very Good condition.
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Tracks & Trails
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Tracks & Trails

by Leonard Rossell

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"Tracks & Trails" by Leonard Rossell. 1928; Boy Scouts of America; New York City. The book features photographs as well as illustrations throughout by the author. From the front cover:"A nature classic for young and old, rich in story values and richer still in knowledge of the ways of the 'wild folk,' imparting its own store of information in a delightful style enhanced by liberal illustrations."The chapters are as follows:I. The Isle of PalmsII. Riddles in the SandIII. Birds of PassageIV. All AboardV. Hoodwinked by Molly CottontailVI. Sambo Tracks a 'PossumVII. Snapping a Snowy EgretVIII. Winged NeighborsIX. Stalking a Wild TurkeyX. Around the Camp FireXI. Sailing to MaineXII. Visiting the Log CabinXIII. Rip Meets a SkunkXIV. Up the Winding RiverXV. A Wayward WoodchuckXVI. Mountain TrailsXVII. Night NoisesXVIII. A Merry ChristmasXIX. Tales of the PlainsXX. Secrets in the SnowXXI. Homeward Bound* Ancient Tracks* How to Photograph Animals and Birds* Hints on Making Casts of… Read More
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San Francisco's Horror of Earthquake Fire and Famine
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San Francisco's Horror of Earthquake Fire and Famine

by James Russell Wilson

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"San Francisco's Horror of EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE" compiled from stories told by eye witnesses of these frightful scenes by James Russell Wilson. 1906; G.W. Bertron; Washington, D.C. The book features numerous full-page photographs, maps and illustrations, marbled end papers, and marbled page edges on all sides. "Terrible devastation and heart-rending scenes. Immense loss of life and hundreds of millions of property destroyed. The most appalling disaster of modern times. Containing a vivid description of this overwhelming calamity - suddenness of the blow - great number of victims - fall of great buildings - thousands driven from their homes. This unparalleled catastrophe leaves San Francisco a heap of smoldering ruins - fierce flames sweep the doomed city - beautiful buildings in ashes. To which is added graphic accounts of the eruptions of Vesuvius and many other volcanoes, explaining the causes of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes."Here are a few examples of the contents: Pitiful Scenes Where Once… Read More
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Dictionary of Americanisms
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Dictionary of Americanisms: A Glossary of Words and Phrases Usually Regarded as Peculiar to the United States

by John Russell Bartlett

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2nd Edition
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This is an early copy of "DICTIONARY OF AMERICANISMS" - A Glossary of Words and Phrases Usually Regarded as Peculiar to the United States by John Russell Bartlett. 1859 2nd edition; Little, Brown and Company; Boston. The compiles the "colloquial language of the United States" and is a record of the way many 19th-century Americans actually spoke.Condition:Soiling/staining to the covers; the gilt lettering on the spine has partially faded; there are a couple small cloth tears at the top and bottom edges of the spine; cloth tears at the corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. A light stain appears at the outer page edges starting with with the title page up to about page xxiv (one of the Introduction pages). The pages are lightly age toned but generally clean with an occasional stain/smudge and foxing to some random pages. The front end paper has a thin, 1.5" strip at the top-right corner that has torn away. 1.5" x 1" label affixed to the top-left corner of the front pastedown. The last… Read More
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The Courtin'
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The Courtin'

by James Russell Lowell

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"THE COURTIN'" by James Russell Lowell. 1909; Houghton Mifflin Company; Boston and New York. The book features beautiful color illustrations throughout by Arthur Keller; illustrated end papers in color. Gilt top page edges. At the back of the book is an 8-page "Facsimile of the Original Manuscript of The Courtin'" in Lowell's handwriting.Condition:Clean covers; soiling to the spine. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Bright gilt top page edges. Nice interior - the pages are clean with no notable issues found. Overall the book is in Very Good+ condition.
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Figure Piping
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Figure Piping: Its Methods and Uses

by F. Russell

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1st Edition
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This is an antique book of cake/pastry decorating, "FIGURE PIPING - Its Methods and Uses" by F. Russell. 1903 1st edition; Baker and Confectioner; London. With illustrations throughout. The chapters are as follows: Outline - Birds; Outline - Animals; Bas Relief; Menus; Miscellaneous. There are 2 pages of ads at the back of the book. ("Figure Piping" is a term used to describe the art of squeezing icing from a pastry bag onto the surface of a cake to form a desired shape.)From the Preface: "(The author) has been known for some time past as one of our most skillful and artistic pipers, and the specimens of his work, which have been shown principally at the Food and Cookery Exhibition, have excited the admiration of the casual spectator, and have received the more solid applause of the judges of the art. The reproductions we give here, though some of them have lost a good deal in losing colour, are certain to please all and will probably excite many to emulate. And these last will find that Mr. Russell… Read More
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The Courtin'
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The Courtin'

by James Russell Lowell

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This is a wonderful copy of "The Courtin'" by James Russell Lowell in fine condition. 1909; Houghton Mifflin Company; Boston and New York. The book features beautiful color illustrations throughout by Arthur Keller; illustrated end papers in color. Gilt top page edges. At the back of the book is an 8-page "Facsimile of the Original Manuscript of The Courtin'" in Lowell's handwriting.Condition:The book is in wonderful condition both inside and out and nearly appears as-new. Clean covers and pages. A beautiful copy.
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