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The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris...
Item #676142
January 21, 2021
NEW YORK POST, Jan. 21, 1921
* A day of "firsts"
* Joe Biden sworn in as oldest president to-date
* Kamala Harris 1st female, 1st black, 1st South-Asian Vice-President
* Doug Emhoff 1st "second Gentleman" and first Jewish-American married to a President or Vice-President
The entire front page and pages 3-13 tell of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President an... See More
Nazi military parade.. Adolph Hitler's birthday..
Item #676101
April 21, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1936
* Adolph Hitler's birthday
* Germany - Nazi military
* Shows it's strength
The front page has two column headlines that include: "Germany Parades Military Power To Celebrate Hitler's 47th Birthday" and more. 1st report coverage on the Nazi parade that showed the World Germany's military strength for the first time.
Other news, s... See More
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Italy surrenders...
Item #676029
September 08, 1943
THE CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, September 8, 1943
* Italy surrenders
* World War II
* Incomplete issue
The large, bold banner headline announces: "ITALY GIVES UP!" with related subheads.
Incomplete issue containing the front and back leafs of the 1st section only (4 pages) of a 40 page newspaper. A few small archival mends on the inside pages, terrific for display as such.... See More
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World War II breaks out in Europe in 1939...
Item #676003
September 02, 1939
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, September 2, 1939
* Blitzkrieg - Germany attacks
* World War II WWII begins
* Germans invasion of Poland
The front page features a nice banner headline with: "NAZI REPLY AWAITED; British, French Houses Meet, Delay Declarations; Germans Insist Heavy Fighting Continues" with various subheads, related map and photo. Nice for display.
Complete with 3... See More
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The Concert for Bangladesh (1971)... 1st International Benefit Concert...
Item #675964
August 05, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE, August 5, 1971 The front page & pgs. 32-33 contain images and articles describing what is considered the 1st International Benefit Concert. This Madison Square Garden concert, organized and hosted by George Harrison to raise money for "starving millions in East Pakistan", included live sets by Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, and Alla Rakha, along with Bob... See More
Martin Luther King Day Established...
Item #675959
November 02, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 2, 1983
* President Ronald Reagan Creates MLK National Holiday
* Coretta Scott King attends signing of bill
The front page of this issue has both an image and an article of President Ronald Reagan publicly signing a bill to establish January 18th as a Federal Holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King. This issue is the Late Final edition and so it contains ... See More
1902 Army-Navy game... college football...
Item #675935
November 28, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 28, 1903
* Early Army-Navy game
* College football rivalry
* West Point vs. Annapolis
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "ANNAPOLIS MADE A POOR SHOWING" with subheads that include: "Army Defeated Navy in Football by a Score of 40 to 5" and more. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "... See More
1903 Bob Fitzsimmons wins 3rd boxing title.
Item #675934
November 26, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 26, 1903
* Bob Fitzsimmons wins Light Heavyweight title
* vs. George Gardiner - boxing championship
The top of page 2 has a two column headline: "CROWD HISSED THE PUGILISTS" with subhead: "Fitzsimmons Won the Fight--Gardner Stood up for Twenty Rounds" and round by round description. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition b... See More
1903 Lilly, Pennsylvania coal mine disaster...
Item #675933
November 21, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 21, 1903
* Lilly, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
* Coal mine bunk house fire disaster
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "TWENTY-SEVEN MEN BURNED TO A CRISP" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this... See More
1903 hanging of Tom Horn...
Item #675932
November 20, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 20, 1903
* Tom Horn execution by hanging
* Old West scout, lawman, gunman, outlaw
* Early, same day first report
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HORN WAS HANGED WITHOUT RIOTING" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not... See More
1903 Carrie Nation creates scene in government......
Item #675931
November 19, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 19, 1903
* Carrie Nation ejected from White House
* Temperance movement - pro-prohibition
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "MRS. NATION FIRED FROM WHITE HOUSE" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile fro... See More
1903 Panama becoming independent...
Item #675930
November 04, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 4, 1903
* Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty - Columbia
* Panama Canal Zone becoming independent
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "CITY OF PANAMA IS BEING BOMBARDED" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile ... See More
1903 Battle of Lightning Creek... Wyoming...
Item #675929
November 02, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Nov. 2, 1903
* The Battle of Lightning Creek
* Last Indian battle o Wyoming
* Sioux - Native Americans
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "TWO BATTLES WITH REDSKINS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from... See More
1903 Alcatraz Prison escape by forgery...
Item #675927
October 13, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Oct. 13, 1903
* Alcatraz Prison - San Francisco
* Four escape with fake pardons
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "DARING FORGERY DISCOVERED" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Com... See More
24th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified...
Item #675924
January 24, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, Jan. 24, 1964 The top of the middle column on the front page has a head: "It's Official: Poll Tax Is Abolished", which reports on the ratification of the 24th Amendment to the Constitution outlawing any tax to be paid as a prerequisite to vote in any federal election. Most of the report carries over to page 8.
Complete in 40 pages, very ni... See More
St. Valentine's Day massacre in 1929....
Item #675922
February 23, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1929
* The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone
* Gangsters - gangland - underworld
The front page has one column headings that include: "5 ARRESTS FOLLOW FINDING OF GANG CAR IN CHICAGO SLAYINGS" "Officers Have Established That Moran's Rivals, Not Detectives, Slew His Henchmen
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* The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
* George 'Bugs' Moran & Al Capone
* Gangsters - gangland - underworld
The front page has one column headings that include: "5 ARRESTS FOLLOW FINDING OF GANG CAR IN CHICAGO SLAYINGS" "Officers Have Established That Moran's Rivals, Not Detectives, Slew His Henchmen
Jet Black Sea Serpent sighting...
Item #675920
February 11, 1934
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, February 11, 1934
* Cunard liner RMS Mauretania
* Jet black sea serpent monster
* Caribbean Sea
The front page has a one column heading: "Sea Monsters Go South, Too, for the Winter" (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. ... See More
John Dillinger at Crown Point, Indiana...
Item #675919
February 10, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 10, 1934
* John Dillinger back to jail
* Crown Point, Indiana photos
* Post-Tuscon Arizona capture
The back page has a 3 photo pictorial of John Dillinger in a Crown Point, Indiana courtroom. The top of page 6 has a one column heading: "MURDER TRIAL OF DILLINGER IS SET FOR MARCH 12" with subhead. (see) Dillinger would make his infamous escape from the ... See More
Second Battle of El Alamein... Rommel....
Item #675918
November 05, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 5, 1942
* Second Battle of El Alamein
* World War II Egypt - Africa
* Erwin Rommel defeated
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALLIES CHASE AXIS IN AFRICA" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Coverage continues on page 3 with related map and photo of German General Georg Stumme.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comple... See More
John Dillinger's Little Bohemia shootout & escape...
Item #675917
April 23, 1934
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Penn., April 23, 1934.
* Outlaw John Dillinger & gang
* Little Bohemia Lodge shootout (1st report)
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "Dillinger Battles Way Out of Ambush; Two Dead in Drive on Gang" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the Little Bohemia Lodge shootout & escape in Wisconsin.
Complete with 12 pages, ... See More
Initial 1945 Iwo Jima landing....
Item #675916
February 17, 1945
NEW YORK POST, February 17, 1945.
* U.S. Marines begin landing at Iwo Jima
* Famous World War II battle beginning
Most of the front page is taken up with: "Japs Report: U.S. LANDING ON IWO" Nice for display. First report coverage is on page 3 with heading: "WE LAND ON IWO, JAP RADIO REPORT" with more.
Complete in 30 pages, tabloid size, light toning and minor wear at th... See More
Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest man alive" day...
Item #675912
July 04, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1939
* Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium (day of)
* Famous 'luckiest man on the face of the earth' speech fame
* Best title to be had ?
Lou Gehrig's famous speech is one of the most notable & heart-warming events in the annals of baseball history. This issue is from that day and has a article on page 18 with a two column heading: "75,00... See More
1931 Hermann Oberth... early rockets...
Item #675911
January 30, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1931
* Hermann Oberth
* Early rockets - rocketry
* The Moon & beyond ?
The top of page 3 has one column headings: "HOPE TO GAIN PLANET 15 YEARS FROM NOW" "Oberth, Rocket Expert, Predicts a Flight to the Moon, Mars or Jupiter" (see) His prediction would happen but more than 15 years later.
Complete with 44 pages, ra... See More
Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...
Item #675905
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Dallas, Texas, November 25, 1963
* Best Lee Harvey Oswald assassination issue to be had
* Post JFK John F. Kennedy murder
* Jack Ruby
Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack
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* Best Lee Harvey Oswald assassination issue to be had
* Post JFK John F. Kennedy murder
* Jack Ruby
Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack
Air Florida Flight 90 disaster... Potomac River....
Item #675899
January 14, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 14, 1982
* Air Florida Flight 90 disaster
* 14th Street Bridge - Potomac River
* Boeing 737-222 airplane crash
The front page has a banner headline: "Jet Slams Into Bridge; 77 Die" with subheads, related photo ad map. First report coverage continues inside with more photos.
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, nice condition.... See More
Father Divine pilgrimage... Promise Land...
Item #675896
August 21, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 21, 1936
* Father Divine's pilgrimage
* African American spiritual leader
* International Peace Mission movement
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Flag Row Mars Divine Pilgrimage As 1,877 Visit 'Promised Land'" with subhead. (see) Coverage continues inside with related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of... See More
Elvis Presley death in a Memphis newspaper... Mid-South Edition...
Item #675889
August 17, 1977
MEMPHIS PRESS-SCIMITAR, Tennessee, August 17, 1977
* The death of Elvis Presley
* Great issue from his hometown
* Considerable details and photos
This 50 page issue has nice headlines which include: "A Lonely Life Ends on Elvis Presley Boulevard" and other related subheads, and includes front page photos of "Elvis last year" and "Elvis in the beginning." ... See More
First astronauts introduced....
Item #675888
April 10, 1959
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 10, 1959
* Alan Shepard, John Glenn & more
* First U.S. Astronauts are introduced
The front page has a three column photo with heading: "Seven Candidates for Spaceman Assignment" Also a three column heading: "Space Trip Candidates Confident" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the announcement of NASA's o
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* Alan Shepard, John Glenn & more
* First U.S. Astronauts are introduced
The front page has a three column photo with heading: "Seven Candidates for Spaceman Assignment" Also a three column heading: "Space Trip Candidates Confident" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the announcement of NASA's o
Philadelphia Warriors win the first NBA title...
Item #675887
April 23, 1947
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 23, 1947
* Philadelphia Warriors (Golden State)
* Wins the 1st NBA basketball title
The sport's section (Page 14) has a brief and discrete report at the bottom of the page headed: "Philadelphia Bags BAA Crown" (see) I assume the small report here is because basketball wasn't a popular sport at the time. It is what it is, still a 1st report tho... See More
Prelude to World War II w/ Japan ?...
Item #675886
November 29, 1931
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE., Nov. 29, 1931
* United States and Japan tensions
* Almost exactly 10 years prior to attack
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S.--JAPAN RIFT FADING OUT" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 60+ pages, rag edition in great condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.... See More
Al 'Scarface' Capone's downfall begins....
Item #675884
May 19, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1931
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone
* Annual income surfaces
* Government audit reveals
Page 5 has a one column heading: "Gives Capone Income As $1,641,979 In 1928" with subhead. (see) Was this the beginning of the end for Capone ? He would eventually be tried and convicted if income tax evasion later that year.
Complete with 56 pages, light ... See More
1951 Frank Costello - NYC mob boss...
Item #675883
March 21, 1951
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, March 21, 1951
* Frank Costello - NYC gangster - mob boss
* United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce
The front page has a seven column heading: "Costello's Friends Handed Political Plums" with subheads that include: "Gambler's Influence Is Called 'Sinister'" and more. Coverage continues in... See More
St. Louis Cardinals win World Series of baseball...
Item #675882
October 09, 1934
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., October 9, 1934.
* St. Louis Cardinals win World Series
* Major League Baseball Champions
The front page has a three column heading: "Cardinals Win Fourth Contest And Series In Wild Game At Detroit" with scoreboard, lineups and inning by inning description.
Twelve pages, light toning and some wear at the margins with a few tears.... See More
1966 Richard Speck's mass murders....
Item #675881
July 15, 1966
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 15, 1966
* Richard Speck mass murders
* Chicago student nurses
The front page has a two column heading: "Survivor Says Killer of 8 Lulled Fears of Victims" Coverage continues on the back page with related photo and small sketch of Speck.
Complete with 52 pages, close cut long the right margin of the front page which slightly affect unrelated text, general... See More
Quentin Roosevelt killed... WWI France...
Item #675880
July 18, 1918
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Mass., July 18, 1918
* Quentin Roosevelt killed (1st report)
* President Theodore Roosevelt's son
* United States Army Air Service
* Bastille Day - World War I France
The front page has one column headings: "Killed in France" "Quentin Roosevelt" "Shot Down In Airplane" "Colonel's Youngest Son" and more. (see) Quentin ... See More
1942 Naval Battle of Guadalcanal victory...
Item #675879
November 17, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, November 17, 1942
* Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
* Savo Island - Solomons
The front page has a nice banner headline: "KNOX SAYS JAP ROUT GAVE U. S. GUADALCANAL CONTROL" with subhead. Nice for display. Related map is on page 2. First report coverage on the U.S. victory in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. Always nice to have notable events in history reported... See More
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Chloramphenicol is made artificially for the 1st time...
Item #675865
March 27, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1949
* Chloromycetin - Chloramphenicol
* Antibiotic for bacterial infections
* Made artificially for the 1st time
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "'Wonder Drug,' Foe of Plagues, Is Made Artificially in Quantity" First report coverage continues on page 63 with 2 related photos including one of Mildred Rebstock, Ameri... See More
Review & premiere of "Forrest Gump", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #675864
July 06, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 6, 1994
* Best "Forrest Gump" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Comedy-drama - Tom Hanks
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Forrest Gump" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime pub... See More
1903 Hanna Mine disaster... Wyoming...
Item #675863
July 01, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 1, 1903
* Hanna Mine # 1 explosion disaster
* Union Pacific Coal Company - Wyoming
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "RESCUERS FOUGHT BY CRAZED MINERS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in... See More
1903 Jewish blessing upon President Roosevelt...
Item #675862
July 03, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 3, 1903
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica - Hebrews
* President Theodore Roosevelt blessing
* Central conference of American rabbis
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "JEWISH BLESSING UPON ROOSEVELT" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that ar... See More
1903 Gordon Bennett automobile race....
Item #675861
July 02, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 2, 1903
* James Gordon Bennett Cup - automobile race
* Athy, County Kildare, Ireland
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "RACE MARRED BY ACCIDENTS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
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1903 Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising...
Item #675860
August 24, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 24, 1903
* Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising
* Ottoman Empire - Bulgarians
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "HUNDREDS MASSACRED" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6 p... See More
Battle of Antietam monument dedication......
Item #675859
September 17, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 17, 1903
* Battle of Antietam monument dedication
* Troops of New Jersey during Civil War
* Theodore Roosevelt tribute speech
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "THE PRESIDENT AT ANTIETAM" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are... See More
Reliance wins 1903 America's Cup...
Item #675858
September 03, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 3, 1903
* U.S. Yacht Reliance vs. Shamrock III
* America's Cup win at New York City Harbor
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "RELIANCE WON BY OVER TWO MILES" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragi... See More
1903 James J. Jeffries boxing title fight...
Item #675857
August 15, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug.15, 1903
* James J. Jeffries vs. James J. Corbett
* Heavyweight boxing title fight (1st report)
The top of page 2 has a two column heading: "CORBETT HAD LITTLE SHOW" with subhead and round by round description. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally ... See More
1903 Battle of Wooster Mound... Oklahoma...
Item #675856
August 10, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug.10, 1903
* Battle of Wooster Mound - Oklahoma
* Martin Brothers Gang vs. Lawmen
The front page has a one column heading: "SHERIFFS KILL TWO OUTLAWS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6... See More
1903 Langley aerodrome flying machine...
Item #675855
August 08, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 8, 1903
* Samuel Pierpont Langley
* Aerodrome flying machine failure
* Early Aviation before Wright Brothers
The front page has a one column heading: "MACHINE FLEW--INTO THE RIVER" with subhead. (see) The Wright Brothers would make their historic flight just a few months later. Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the &quo... See More
1903 Wallace Brothers circus train disaster...
Item #675854
August 07, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 7, 1903
* The Great Wallace Brothers Circus Train Disaster
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "FRIGHTFUL WRECK OF CIRCUS TRAIN" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6 p... See More
1903 Pope Pius X papacy...
Item #675853
August 04, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 4, 1903
* Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto
* Becomes Pope Pius X
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "CARDINAL SARTO ELECTED PONTIFF" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6 pa... See More
1903 Tewksbury Massachusetts explosion disaster...
Item #675852
July 29, 1903
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 29, 1903
* Tewksbury Massachusetts explosion disaster
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "AWFUL EXPLOSION IN MASSACHUSETTS" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper.
Complete with 6 pages... See More
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