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555121

The Army Bill...

Item #555121

March 05, 1867

NEW-YORK TIMES, from New York, dated March 5, 1867



* The Army Bill

* Post civil war original




Front page has the following headlines:



* Washington News

* Closing Up of the 39th Congress

* The President Signs the Army Bill Under "Protest"



& more.



Also has the text of the Tenure of Office Bill, vetoed by President Johnson, and overridden by Congress.



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554943

MartinVan Buren signature...

Item #554943

March 24, 1840

THE GLOBE, from Washington DC, dated March 24, 1840



* Martin Van Buren notice

* Early Western lands



The front page has notices concerning the sale of public lands in Missouri, Louisiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, & two for Iowa, each signed in type: M. Van. Buren.



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554935

Chess...

Item #554935

August 18, 1867

NEW-YORK TIMES, August 18, 1867



* The game of Chess

* Post civil war reporting




On the back page under "Chess" is a report:



* The Late Match Between Detroit & New-York



Includes the position of the opposing forces at the time of the "abandonment" of the game, mentioning that it "...forms a very fine study..." Also has another report: "American ... See More  

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554784
Item #554784

March 27, 1873

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, March 27, 1873.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features a portrait of "George W Childs". Other illustrations within the issue include "Place for Holding Competitive Examinations at Pekin"; "Competing Student in his Cell"; "Gen. Sickles Congratulating the Spanish Ministry on the Establishme... See More  

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554778

The French Expedition to the Cambodian Ruins...

Item #554778

October 16, 1874

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, October 16, 1874



The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The front page features an illustration entitled "Metropolitan Candidates for Official Prizes". Other illustrations within the issue include "The Foster Mother"; "The Phantom Carriage" and "The French Expedition to the Cambodian Ruins - Embarkation of Sculptu... See More  

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554769
Item #554769

June 18, 1873

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 18, 1873.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "A Scene in the Pool-Room -- Selling the Entries for the Jerome Park Races". Other illustrations within the issue include "A Hint to Employers of Girls" by Bellew; "The Vessels of War Now in the Harbor, including the 'Ju... See More  

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554767
Item #554767

June 22, 1874

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 22, 1874.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "The Proposed Reciprocity Treaty". Other illustrations within the issue include "Mr. Minot A. Osborn, Editor of the New Haven 'Register'"; "Procession of the Corpus Christi Festival from the Church of St. Stephen, Vienna... See More  

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554733

Martin Van Buren signature...

Item #554733

May 15, 1837

THE GLOBE, from Washington D.C., dated May 15, 1837



* President Martin Van Buren

* From our nation's capitol




On page 3 under an engraving of an eagle and shield is "A Proclamation" issued by the President convening a special session of Congress to consider "great and weighty" matters, signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Note: In this special session Van Buren advocated a s... See More  

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554727
Item #554727

September 17, 1881

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, September 17, 1881.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Opening of the Dramatic Season 1881 - 82". Other illustrations within the issue include "A Saxon Housewife in the middle Ages"; "A Letter for Papa"; "Sports of the Season"; and "Driving Sketches... See More  

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554721
Item #554721

April 09, 1873

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, April 9, 1873.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Sketches at Central Park - No. 1 -- On the Bridle Path". Other illustrations within the issue include "Silver Service, Manufactured by Tiffany & Co., to be Presented by the United States Government to Each of the Arbitrators ... See More  

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554716

A.B. Frost...

Item #554716

September 24, 1874

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, September 24, 1874.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "One Good turn Deserves Another" by A. B. Frost. Other illustrations within the issue include "Meeting of the Anthropological Congress at Stockholm, Sweden'; "Sketches at the Autumn Floral Exhibition Held at Horticultura... See More  

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554715
Item #554715

June 02, 1873

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, June 2, 1873.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "The Board of Police Commissioners". Other illustrations within the issue include "The Boston Fire of Friday Last"; "'Decoration Day' Illustrated" and "General Ronald McKensie, Leader of the Recent Raid Into Mex... See More  

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554711
Item #554711

July 16, 1873

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, July 16, 1873.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Graphic Statues, No. 19 -- The Sun and The Shepherd". Other illustrations within the issue include "Ellis War"; "John Biglin"; "The French Section of the Vienna Exhibition" and "The Old Bachelor's So... See More  

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554701
Item #554701

May 31, 1873

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, May 31, 1873.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration entitled "Graphic Statues, No. 16 --- 'This Is One Of Those Things That No Fellah Can Find Out". Other illustrations within the issue include "The Late Earl of Zetland"; "New Fashions"; "Haydee from a Painting by M. Chap... See More  

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554645

Shirt and collar manufacturing...

Item #554645

May 15, 1880

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 15, 1880 



* Shirts and Collars



This issue is 16 pages in length. The front page has 6 illustrations of the "Manufacture Of Shirts and Collars--Geo. P. Ide, Bruce & Co., Troy, N.Y.". The two largest illustrations show the "Stitching Room" and "The Cutting Room", with 3 of the illustrations showing female workers, plus ... See More  

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554611
Item #554611

October 13, 1874

THE DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, October 13, 1874.  The famous folio-size newspaper with the large graphics. The frontpage features an illustration by A.B. Frost entitled "Charles O'Connor and Reverdy Johnson on the Louisiana Imbroglio." Other illustrations within the issue include "Horse Racing - The Finish"; "The Review of the Schuylkill Navy at Philadelphia on Satu... See More  

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554561

The Humpback Whale...

Item #554561

March 01, 1879

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, March 1, 1879



* The Humpback Whale


* Manufacturing of Horseshoe nails 



This issue is 16 pages in length. On the front page, there are several photos of "The Manufacture of Horseshoe Nails" with the article starting on the front page and continuing on page 130. Inside there is a report: "The Humpback Whale" mentioning that the com... See More  

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554560

Capture of Finback Whale...

Item #554560

April 17, 1880

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, April 17,1880 



* Capture of Finback Whale
 

* Mr. Edison's Horseshoe Lamps 



This paper is 16 pages in length. Inside this issue there are two illustration and a report: "Capture of a Large Finback Whale". Says this type of whale is the most dangerous to attack and the least profitable. Also, there is an article: "Some Electrical measu... See More  

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554510

Catskill Creek, New York... gas to light villiage?...

Item #554510

August 01, 1829

SATURDAY EVENING POST, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August 1, 1829



* Catskill Creek New York

* Gas used for early lighting




A page 3 report from the "Catskill, N.Y. Reporter" says:



* A fountain of carburetted hydrogen gas has been discovered in the bottom of Catskill Creek, near the foot of Main Street in this village



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554226

White River Falls, Columbia River...

Item #554226

November 29, 1875

DAILY GRAPHIC, New York, November 29, 1875 



* White River Falls in Washington Territory print 



The back page has a 12 1/2 by 9 1/2 inch illustration: "A View Of The White River Falls, Columbia River, Washington Territory."



Other prints and text throughout.



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554185

Married for 86 years...

Item #554185

September 26, 1829

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated September 26, 1829



* Married for 86 years



Page 2 has an obituary for Lazarus Rowe, of Limington, Me. This states he was 104 and married at 18, and that his wife died earlier in the year. Has details about his family and his military career. One of the oldest marriages on record.



Other news of the day with advertisements throughout.

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554181

White Face... Highest Mountain In New York...

Item #554181

May 13, 1837

THE GLOBE, Washington DC, May 13, 1837 



* Early Whiteface Mountain description
 



A page 3 report about the "Highest Mountain In New York" states, in part: "White Face, a mountain in Essex County...is found by Professor Emmens...to be 4855 feet above the level of the sea...while Round Top of the Catskill range, hitherto deemed our highest peek, is only 3804....The re... See More  

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554061

Captain John Cleves Symmes...

Item #554061

June 19, 1829

CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, N.Y., June 19, 1829



* John Cleves Symmes, Jr. death



On page 3 in the "Obituary" section is one that reads: "In Hamilton, Butler county, Ohio, the 19th ult. Capt. John Cleves Symmes, extensively known as the author of the theory of open poles and concentric spheres..." & more.



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553743

The annual message of President Martin Van Buren...

Item #553743

December 05, 1837

THE GLOBE, Washington, December 5, 1837  On page 2 under "Twenty-Fifth Congress, Second Session" is mention that:



* ...the President would send a message, in writing, to...Congress, at 12 o'clock this day. The following message was received from the President... through his private secretary, A. Van Buren, Esq.



Hereafter is the text of the President's message taking all of p... See More  

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553733

Child's Sunday School publication...

Item #553733

September 01, 1865

THE CHILD'S WORLD, Philadelphia & New York, September, 1865



* Uncommon Childrens publication



Has Sunday School content for young folks, with a few illustrations.



Nice masthead has three scenes. Published by the American Sunday-School Union. Quarto-size, 4 pages

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553731

Wrestling a bear... Niagara Falls...

Item #553731

January 15, 1848

SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, dated January 15, 1848



* Uncommon sporting title



Interesting articles include: "A Winter Jaunt To Niagara Falls" "Camp Hunting In Mississippi" & "Wrestling With A Bear"



and more. Area of staining in the outer margin, lite foxing, otherwise nice. 12 pages.

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553342
Item #553342

January 01, 1856

Unknown Title  (print only) circa 1856



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Napha from Bamboo Village".



The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. This print has very lite dirtiness, otherwise is in nice condition. Please refer to the photos for more details.



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553339
Item #553339

January 01, 1856

Unknown Title  (print only) circa 1856



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Temple at Tumai, Lew Chew".



The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. Please refer to the photos for more details.



NOTED: This is showing "Ackerman Lith 379 Broadway N.Y."

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553338
Item #553338

January 01, 1856

Unknown Title  (print only) circa 1856



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Light House, Point de Galle, Ceylon.



The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. This print has some very lite dirtiness and two fold creases toward the lower left corner area. Please refer to the photos for m
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553244

Prints, prints, prints... All from the 19th century...

Item #553244

January 01, 1880

A Wholesale Lot of 25 damaged/incomplete 19th century illustrated issues which contain over 100 prints (in all) suitable for framing.  A few 2nd-rate issues are included as well.  If you are a reseller, or enjoy the beautiful woodcut prints found in issues of Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's Illustrated, etc., this lot is a perfect way to obtain many usable prints for less than a ... See More  

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553189
Item #553189

January 01, 1855

Unknown Title  (print only) circa 1855



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "Summit of the Nearest Ridge South of Grand River - Traversed in passing around lateral Canones 12 O'clock, September 12".



The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches. This print has some lite dirtiness.



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553185
Item #553185

January 01, 1855

Unknown Title  (print only) circa 1855



PLEASE NOTE: The exact title and date of this lithograph is unknown. This is a tinted lithograph entitled "View of Sangre De Cristo Pass - Looking Northeast from Camp North of Summit, Aug. 11th".



The size is approximately 11.5 by 8.5 inches.



NOTED: This is showing "Lith by A. Hoen & Co, Balto" and internet information sta... See More  

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553006

Andrew Jackson New York City visit...

Item #553006

June 18, 1833

EVENING POST, New York, NY, June 18, 1833



* Andrew Jackson New York City visit

* 19th century original reading




On page 2 under "Progress of the President" is a detailed report about Andrew Jackson's visit to New York City. Parts of the report describe his appearance and more.



Other news of the day throughout.



4 page in good condition.... See More  

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552878
Item #552878

May 23, 1881

STREET AND SMITH'S NEW YORK WEEKLY, New York, NY, May 23, 1881. Subtitled: "A journal of useful knowledge, romance, amusement, etc."



This is basically a literary newspaper featuring a decorative masthead with a front page illustration. This is an uncut issue, closed form measures approximately 22x14.5 inches and contains 8 pages. Some marginal tears and minor wear. Page 5 does hav... See More  

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552876
Item #552876

March 14, 1881

STREET AND SMITH'S NEW YORK WEEKLY, New York, NY, March 14, 1881. Subtitled: "A journal of useful knowledge, romance, amusement, etc."



This is basically a literary newspaper featuring a decorative masthead with a front page illustration. This also contains a few advertisements. This is an uncut issue, closed form measures approximately 22x14.5 inches and contains 8 pages. Some mar... See More  

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552775

America's first penny newspaper...

Item #552775
THE SUN, New York, 1834  This title was the first penny newspaper in the country.  The masthead contains a nice woodcut image. Has various bits of news along with the pg. 2 “Police Office” reports which are interesting to read. Quarto-size, 4 pages, occasional foxing, but otherwise nice.

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552771

Rare military paper...

Item #552771
CITIZEN SOLDIER, Norwich, Vermont, 1841  "Devoted To the Interests of the Militia, Military Science & National Defense" as noted in the masthead, where also is found their motto: "In Times Of Peace, Prepare For War". Lasted but 52 issues, 9 1/2 by 12 1/2 in., a rare & uncommon title. Great condition.  The image is a stock photo showing the condition and look o... See More  

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552566

President Andrew Jackson... type signature...

Item #552566

December 08, 1832

EVENING POST, New York, NY, December 8, 1832.



* President Andrew Jackson...

* Early 19th century original reading




Page 2 has a message from the President to the Senate explaining why he returned a bill that provided for "...the settlement of claims of States, for interest on advance to the United States...", signed in type: Andrew Jackson.



Other news of the day with many ads.

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552498
Item #552498

March 06, 1880

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 6, 1880.



Front full page illustration of "The Carnival in Havana - General Grant in the Procession."



Inside are three 1/3 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Cuba - The Trip to San Diego." Full page Thomas Nast illustration entitled "Let Him Roar, Mr. Speaker." Full pg. illus. of "The Carnival in Central America.&qu... See More  

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552482

Edited by Horace Greeley...

Item #552482

March 17, 1838

THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, March 17, 1838  A volume I issue (number 5) of this uncommon title which lists Horace Greeley as the editor in the masthead. Mostly political-related content.



Has a "Summary Of News" on the back page.



Quarto-size, 8 pages, front page, some lite foxing.

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552167

Early Sitka, Alaska... Bethlehem, Pennsylvania newspaper...

Item #552167

December 06, 1867

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 6, 1867



* Early Sitka Alaska settlement


* From the Indian Wars era

* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original




This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.



A page 2 report says: "At Sitka the land speculators are beginning to buy up ground, in view of the anticipated.... See More  

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552078

Uncommon title...

Item #552078

April 07, 1852

GRANITE FARMER, Manchester, New Hampshire, April 7, 1852



* Uncommon title




Mostly agriculture-related content. Has an ornate masthead that includes an engraving of the "Old Man In The Mountain".



Front page has stray writing in the right margin & some foxing in the upper half, some lite wear. Measures 15 1/2 by 11 inches.

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551968

Concerning the remains of John Wilkes Booth...

Item #551968

September 19, 1867

NEW-YORK TIMES, NY, September 19, 1867 



* John Wilkes Booth 

* Mother's wish denied 




Page 5 has a report from Baltimore: "The Government Refuse to Give the Remains of Wilkes Booth to His Brother"



The Report reads: "Mr. Edwin Booth...has made application again for the remains of his brother, pleading...that his mother, being very aged, craves the dead body... See More  

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551839

Horace Greeley as editor...

Item #551839

March 03, 1838

THE JEFFERSONIAN, Albany, New York, March 3, 1838 A volume I issue (number 3) of this uncommon weekly title that lists in the masthead Horace Greeley as the editor. Has mostly political-related content, but also has a "Summary Of News" on the back page. Quarto-size, 8 pages, front page has stray writing in the lower margin, some lite foxing.

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551774

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1867...

Item #551774

December 09, 1867

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Pennsylvania, December 9, 1867 



* From the Indian Wars era 

* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original
 



This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.



Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.

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551759

Frankfort, Kentucky as the Capital...

Item #551759

January 22, 1830

CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL & ZION'S HERALD, New York, January 22, 1830 



* Frankfort,  Kentucky as the Capital est. 

* Early 19th century original
 



A page 3 report from "Kentucky" says the general assembly "...convened at the new capitol, at Frankfort, on the 7th December. The capitol is not yet completed; but it is said that when finished it w... See More  

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551605

1827 Brattleboro, Vermont...

Item #551605

April 06, 1827

BRATTLEBORO MESSENGER, Brattleboro, Vermont, April 6, 1827



* Brattleboro, Vermont

* Uncommon title




This 4 page newspaper has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.



Foxing with little fold wear, otherwise good.

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551572

Cornell University engraving in the masthead?...

Item #551572

September 30, 1881

THE WEEKLY ITHACAN, Ithaca, New York, September 30, 1881 



* Uncommon title from Ithaca, New York 

* Decorative masthead
 



This issue has an intriguing and ornate masthead, which I suspect shows the campus of Cornell University.



News of the day with many ads. Complete in 8 pages, never bound nor trimmed, mild wear at margins.... See More  

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551393

Notable death... Winfield Scott...

Item #551393

May 30, 1866

NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 30, 1866



* General Winfield Scott death

* Post civil war original




This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:



* Death of Lieut.-Gen. Scott

* Sketch of His long & Glorious Military Career

* His Political Aspirations, Successes & Defeats

* His Last Illness & Death--Personal Reminiscences, &c. ... See More  

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551141

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1867...

Item #551141

October 09, 1867

BETHLEHEM DAILY TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1867



* From the Indian Wars era

* 19th century Bethlehem, Pennsylvania original




This 4 page newspaper has news of the day. Several interesting advertisements tell the way life was back then.



Made of rag paper, this issue is in nice condition.

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