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Chicago wants Al Capone to leave...
Item #628076
          March 23, 1930
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1930
* Gangster Al "Scarface" Capone
* City of Chicago wants him out
Page 8 has one column headings: "Florida Restrained From Seizing Capone" "Federal Judge Grants Order Preventing Sheriffs From Molesting Gangster on Arrival" "Federal Judge Indicts Capone 'Treasurer'" and more. Coverage on Al Capone turning himsel... See More
A displayable cover...
Item #628064
          August 12, 1905
          THE ILLUSTRATED SPORTING NEWS, New York, August 12, 1905 It still has the original outer wrapper showing a woman in a carriage (see). This is noted as the: "Mid-Summer Number", and as the title suggests the theme is primarily sports-related (camping, horse shows, horse racing, motorboat racing, etc.) although there is other content as well. The ftpg. is a photo of: "Camping Al... See More
Thomas Edison as chairman...
Item #628054
          October 02, 1915
          SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 2, 1915
* Thomas Alva Edison
The color cover shows soldiers scaling the side of a mountain. Items within include: "The Exchange of Severely Wounded Prisoners" "The Development of the Army Pistol" The Naval Advisory Board of Inventions" which includes a photo of: Thomas A. Edison, Chairman. More articles concerning the militar... See More
Jane Addams wins Nobel Peace...
Item #627968
          December 10, 1931
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 10, 1931
* Jane Addams wins Nobel Peace Prize (1st report)
* 1st woman to win it
The front page has one column headings that include: "NOBEL PEACE PRIZE TO GO TO DR. BUTLER AND JANE ADDAMS" $40,000 WILL BE SHARED" "MISS ADDAMS IN HOSPITAL" and more. (see) Continues on page three with photo of Addams. 1st report cove... See More
1st human heart transplant...
Item #627943
          December 06, 1967
          FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 6, 1967
* 1st human heart transplant
* Surgery - Surgeon - Medical
* Christiaan Neethling Barnard
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Heart Patient Still Fine---Crisis Ahead" A follow up report on the very 1st human heart transplant performed by Doctor Chris Barnard.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spi... See More
Dutch Schultz & Alvin Karpis...
Item #627895
          July 24, 1935
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 24, 1935
* Dutch Schultz trial begins
* Bandit Alvin Karpis
The front page has a one column heading: "SCHULTZ IS JAILED AS HIS TRIAL BEGINS" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the start of Arthur 'Dutch Schultz' Flegenheimer's trial for income tax evasion. Text continues on page 2 with photo of Schultz. (see) Always nice to have notable events in... See More
1940 New Hampshire earthquakes....
Item #627892
          December 20, 1940
          LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, December 20, 1940
* New Hampshire earthquakes
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "CITY SHAKEN FROM SLEEP BY EARTHQUAKE" with subheads. First report coverage on the New Hampshire earthquake with the epicenter near the town of Ossipee. Nice to have in a New England title. Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertis... See More
Knickerbocker storm...
Item #627866
          January 31, 1922
          NEW YORK TRIBUNE, January 31, 1922
* Knickerbocker storm (blizzard)
* Washington D.C. theater collapse disaster
The front page has a two column headline: "Eight Inquiries Into Theater Crash Begun; Death Toll Cut to 105" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light toning, a little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Russian writer Maxim Gorky death...
Item #627824
          June 18, 1936
          THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, June 18, 1936
* Maxim Gorky death
* Russian writer
* Socialist realism
The front page has a one column heading: "MAXIM GORKI, NOTED RUSSIAN NOVELIST, DEAD" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Russian writer, Maxim Gorky.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, nice condition.... See More
New Year's Eve... 1965...
Item #627808
          December 31, 1965
          DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 31, 1965
* Reporting from New Year's Eve in the mid-sixties
* Sean Connery, James Bond, Jackie Kennedy, Edward W. Brooke, Gemini, Vietnam, Peanuts, Billy Graham, etc.
What was life like on New Year's Eve, 1965? This issue does a wonderful job of depicting the turning of the years during this formative time in world history.
Other news, sports an
Battle of Leyte Gulf begins...
Item #627740
          October 23, 1944
          THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 23, 1944
* Battle for Leyte Gulf begins
* Philippines - William Halsey
* World War II WWII
The front page has a six column headline: "Allies Open Big West Front Drive; U.S. Restores Philippine Government" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 14 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.... See More
Lou Gehrig's 1,500th consecutive game.....
Item #627719
          September 26, 1934
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 26, 1934
* Lou Gehrig 1,500th straight game played
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* RMS Queen Mary launching
* Cunard Line ocean liner
The sport's section (page 27) has one column headings: "GEHRIG HITS 48TH AS YANKS WIN, 5-0" "Surpasses His Best Home-Run Mark in 1,500th Consecutive Game--Mates Top Athletics" with box scores. (see)
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A title meant for every collection...
Item #627653
          June 09, 1900
          WHINERY'S SWINE ADVOCATE, Logansport, Indiana, June 9, 1900
* Rare title
"Devoted to the Interests of the Breeder and Feeder" as noted in the masthead. The focus of this little periodical is pigs, with the first article: "The Breeding & Feeding of Hogs". Only goes to show there was a periodical for every interest.
Still with original outer wrappers, 18 page... See More
D. W. Griffith, Fred Astaire, Will Rogers...
Item #627651
          August 09, 1918
          VARIETY, New York, Aug. 9, 1918 This a weekly entertainment-trade magazine contains a large variety of trade news, reports, reviews, acts, announcements and some photos. Still has a green outer wrapper featuring a photo of the legendary D.W. Griffith. The back page of the wrapper has an advertisement for Fred and Adele Astaire, the brother and sister act, which features photos of them.... See More
Alban Berg & Paul Bourget deaths...
Item #627611
          December 25, 1935
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 25, 1935
* Alban Berg & Paul Bourget deaths (1st reports)
* Austrian composer - Second Viennese School
* French novelist & critic - writer
Page 27 has death reports on two well known individuals in the music and writing Worlds. First a one column heading reads: "ALBAN BERG DEAD; MODERN COMPOSER" with subheads and photo. (see)
Also a one colum... See More
Movie news in this industry publication...
Item #627568
          May 28, 1941
          MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, May 28, 1941
* Rare film movie promotional publication
* "Billy the Kid" - Robert Taylor
An interesting an unusual publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the daily happenings in the motion picture world.
Among the reports are: "20th-Fox Sets Sales Meeting Here July 9-11" "Business Down Sharply;... See More
Wetherford TX B-29 Superfortresses collide...
Item #627526
          August 19, 1945
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1945
* Wetherford, Parker County, Texas
* B-29 Superfortress Bombers collision
* End of World War II
Page 38 has one column headings: "18 BODIES FOUND IN 2-BOMBER CRASH" "Only Two Escape in Collision of Army Fortresses Over Middle Texas" (see) First report coverage on the 2 B-29 Superfortresses that collided over Wetherfo... See More
Golfer Bobby Jones in 1930....
Item #627509
          July 03, 1930
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1930
* Bobby Jones welcome home
* British Open champion
* Broadway ticker tape parade
The front page has one column headings that include: "BOBBY JONES FINDS BROADWAY FAIRWAY" "Firecrackers and Ticker Tape Strew Route to City Hall--'Home Folks' Hail Champion" and more. (see) Much more on page 3 with related photos. Always nice to have... See More
Harvey Firestone in 1938....
Item #627472
          February 08, 1938
          
	THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1938
	
* Harvey Firestone death (1st report)
* Rubber manufacturer
	
Page 21 has one column headings that include: "HARVEY FIRESTONE IS DEAD IN FLORIDA" "Rubber Manufacturer Dies in Sleep at His Miami Estate---He Was 69" and more with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
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      * Harvey Firestone death (1st report)
* Rubber manufacturer
Page 21 has one column headings that include: "HARVEY FIRESTONE IS DEAD IN FLORIDA" "Rubber Manufacturer Dies in Sleep at His Miami Estate---He Was 69" and more with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
The Vatican bombed in WWII...
Item #627471
          November 07, 1943
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 7, 1943
* Bombing of Vatican City
* Single German airplane
* World War II - WWII
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "Vatican Radio Confirms Bombing; Mosaic Shop, Governor's Home Hit" First report coverage on the air raid by just one German airplane (four bombs) on Vatican City. Always nice to have nota... See More
Christmas Eve... 1915...
Item #626977
          December 24, 1915
          
	THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, December 24, 1915 
	 
* Christmas Eve, 1915
	
War, peace, pain, hope, life, death - what "news of the day" were our brothers and sisters from 100 years ago reading on Christmas Eve? Certainly the typical newspaper was pregnant with holiday cheer, but people were still born... died... and wars and rumors of wars didn't always take
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      * Christmas Eve, 1915
War, peace, pain, hope, life, death - what "news of the day" were our brothers and sisters from 100 years ago reading on Christmas Eve? Certainly the typical newspaper was pregnant with holiday cheer, but people were still born... died... and wars and rumors of wars didn't always take
Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...
Item #626946
          June 30, 1933
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1933
* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle death (1st report)
* Silent film actor, comedian and director
Page 17 has one column headings that include: "FATTY ARBUCKLE DIES IN HIS SLEEP" "Film Comedian, Central Figure in Coast Tragedy in 1921, Long Barred From Screen" "On Eve Of His Comeback" and more with photo. (see) Always nice to h... See More
Reinhold Tiling rocket test death....
Item #626945
          October 11, 1933
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 11, 1933
* Reinhold Tiling explosion (death)
* German rockets pioneer
Page 17 has one column headings: "ROCKET BLAST HURTS THREE IN GERMANY" "Tiling, Builder of the Device, IS Among the Injured and His Laboratory Is Wrecked" First report coverage on the rocket explosion which led to the death of Reinhold Tiling.
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
Lou Gehrig avoids suspension to keep streak alive......
Item #626940
          June 15, 1933
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 15, 1933
* New York Yankees
* Lou Gehrig avoids suspension
* Consecutive game streak continues
The sport's section (page 24) has one column headings that include: "Yanks Lose" "RED SOX TRIUMPH OVER YANKEES, 13-5" "New York Suffers Third Setback in Boston After Five-Run Drive in Seventh" and more. Within the report it mentions that ... See More
1941 Shah of Iran abdicates....
Item #626906
          August 29, 1941
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 29, 1941
* Reza Shah of Iran abdicates throne to his son
* World War II era - WWII
The front page has one column headings: "NEW IRAN REGIME ENDS RESISTANCE" "British and Russian Forces Continue Advance--Offers by Teheran Awaited" (see)
First report coverage on the abdication of Reza Shah in Iran during World War II. Also front page reporting o... See More
Voice of the Nation of Islam...
Item #626815
          April 16, 1971
          MUHAMMAD SPEAKS, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 1971 This newspaper was one of the most widely-read ever produced by an African American organization. Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad began the publication on May 1960 as a weekly publication. It was distributed nationwide by the Nation Of Islam and covered current events around the world as well as relevant news in African American commu... See More
Malden, Massachusetts & Father Power's grave......
Item #626781
          November 18, 1929
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1929.
* Malden, Massachusetts shrine (miracle grave)
* Father Patrick Joseph Power
* Holy Cross Cemetery gathering
* Supernatural powers ?
Page 2 has one column headings: "200,000 ARE DRAWN TO MALDEN 'SHRINE'" "Bay State Troopers and Legion Aid Police as Record Throng Visits Priest's Grave" and more. (see) Always nice to hav... See More
Actor Leslie Howard killed in 1943....
Item #626778
          June 03, 1943
          
	THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 3, 1943.
	 
* Actor Leslie Howard killed in airplane crash
* 'Gone with the Wind' movie fame (Ashley Wilkes)
	
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS HIT AIRLINER; LESLIE HOWARD PUT AMONG 17 MISSING" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history
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      * Actor Leslie Howard killed in airplane crash
* 'Gone with the Wind' movie fame (Ashley Wilkes)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "NAZIS HIT AIRLINER; LESLIE HOWARD PUT AMONG 17 MISSING" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history
First Woman to fly the Atlantic...
Item #626418
          June 13, 1928
          THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, June 13, 1928
	* Woman aviator Amelia Earhart
* About to make history in airplane "Friendship"* Early aviation era original
Less than 13 months after Charles Lindbergh's heralded accomplishment, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to achieve the feat. The front page has one column headings: "MABEL BOLL FLIES TO HARBOR GRACE&qu... See More
Joe Tinker death... Chicago Cubs...
Item #626341
          July 28, 1948
          NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1948
* Joe Tinker death (1st report)
* Chicago Cubs shortstop
* MLB Baseball player & manager
Page 23 has one column headings: "JOE TINKER IS DEAD; A BASEBALL GREAT" "End Comes to Cubs' Shortstop in Famous Double-Play Trio on His 68th Birthday" with smaller subheads and one column photo of Joe Tinker. (see)
Other news, sports and ... See More
Fritz Von Opel... Rocket propulsion...
Item #626330
          June 14, 1928
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1928
* Fritz von Opel - Fritz Stamer
* Very 1st rocket powered aircraft flight
* Lippisch Ente aircraft
Page 29 has one column headings that include: "FLIES WITH ROCKETS AT TERRIFIC SPEED" "German Used Them to Propel Glider in Experiments. Berlin Press Reports" "OPEL MANTAINS SECRECY" and more. (see) First report coverage on the ve... See More
1930 Santo Domingo hurricane... Babe ruth shop...
Item #626280
          September 06, 1930
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1930
* Babe Ruth opens haberdashery shop
* Santo Domingo - Dominican Republic
* Hurricane San Zenon
The front page has a two column headline: "HURRICANE TOLL NOW 1,200; DOMINICANS BURNING DEAD TO SAVE CITY FROM PLAGUE" with subheads.
Page 17 has a one column heading: "BABE RUTH OPENS HIS BROADWAY SHOP" with subheads. (see) I suspe... See More
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      Rockefeller Center construction completed...
Item #626210
          November 02, 1939
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 2, 1939
* Rockefeller Center complex completed
* Commercial buildings construction ends
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a two column heading: "Rockefeller Center Is Completed As Its Creator Pleads for Peace" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the completion of construction continues inside with related photo. Always nice to have ... See More
Brooklyn gangster Mike Schatz assassination.....
Item #626101
          October 07, 1928
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 7, 1928
* Michael "Mike Shots" Abbatemarco
* Brooklyn gangster assassination hit
* Frankie Yale organization leader
The front page has a one column heading: "UALE GANG LEADER SLAIN LIKE HIS CHIEF" with subheads that include: "Abbatemarco Shot Four Times in Quiet Brooklyn Street by Gunman in Auto With Him" and more. (see) First repor... See More
Babe Ruth near death...
Item #626098
          August 12, 1948
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 12, 1948
* Babe Ruth near death
* New York Yankees
The front page has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth Is Critically Ill; Inquiries Swamp Hospital" with photo showing youngsters gathering outside the hospital with caption: "Getting Latest Report On Their Idol" Ruth would die a few days later. Always nice to have not... See More
1930 Space travel prediction.....
Item #626026
          December 09, 1930
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 1930
* Rocket plane travel for humans ?
* Rockets - rocketry
* Fritz von Opel
A two column heading near the bottom of the front page reads: "Opel Predicts Rocket Flights From Berlin to New York in 3 Hours at 30-Mile Altitude" Coverage on Fritz von Opel''s prediction of faster travel in the future by the use of rockets. A interesting report... See More
Joe DiMaggio in cigarette advertisement...
Item #626012
          October 01, 1941
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 1, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio in fullpage cigarette advertisement
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* World Series of baseball
The back page has a great full page advertisement with Joe DiMaggio promoting Camel cigarettes. One photo shows DiMaggio actually smoking a cigarette with caption: "You Bet I Smoke Camels. Along With All That Swell Flavor, Camels Ar... See More
President wars on gangsters in 1930...
Item #625985
          November 26, 1930
          NEW YORK TIMES, November 26, 1930.
* President Herbert Hoover
* Declares war on gangsters
* Al "Scarface" Capone era
The front page has a one column heading: "PRESIDENT DEMANDS WAR ON GANGSTERS; PUTS DUTY ON STATES" with subheads. (see) Great depression era when Al "Scarface" Capone was in power. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this W... See More
1928 Fritz Von Opel.... Rocket propulsion....
Item #625961
          June 24, 1928
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 24, 1928
* Fritz von Opel
* Rocket car automobile
The front page has one column headings that include: "GERMAN ROCKET CAR IS WRECKED IN TEST" "Opel's "Devil Machine" Attains a Speed of 156 1-3 Miles an Hour on Rails" "Leaps track In Second Run" and more. (see) First report coverage on the German rocketeer, Fritz Von Opel, ... See More
James Montgomery Flagg illustration...
Item #625933
          January 04, 1906
          LIFE magazine, New York, January 4, 1906 The doublepage centerfold illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is entitled "The Original Settlers - Seeing New York" and has staple marks.
Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations.
The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good condition.
two James Montgomery Flagg illustrations...
Item #625931
          September 21, 1905
          LIFE magazine, New York, September 21, 1905 The colored front cover illustration by James Montgomery Flagg and is of a man trying to "pick" a lady from a tree. Also inside the issue is another Flagg illustration entitled "Summer is Over".
Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations.
The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in v... See More
James Montgomery Flagg illustration...
Item #625930
          June 07, 1906
          LIFE magazine, New York, June 7, 1906 The colored front cover illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is entitled "Taking on the Pilot".
Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations.
The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good condition.
James Montgomery Flagg illustration... Buzz-Wagon Number...
Item #625929
          January 07, 1909
          LIFE magazine, New York, January 7, 1909 The colored front cover illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is of a cherub chauffeur pumping up a flat tire.
Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations.
The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good condition.
James Montgomery Flagg illustration...
Item #625927
          June 21, 1906
          LIFE magazine, New York, June 21, 1906 The doublepage centerfold illustration by James Montgomery Flagg is entitled "The Game of Authors" and does have small binding marks.
Within the issues are a variety of articles, poems and additional illustrations.
The issue measures 8 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches and is in very good condition.
Bobby Jones wins Sullivan Award ...
Item #625920
          December 17, 1930
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 17, 1930
* Bobby Jones (golfer)
* 1st James E. Sullivan Award winner
The sport's section (page 33) has a five column headline: "Jones to Receive Sullivan Memorial Award with subheads that include: "SULLIVAN MEDAL AWARDED TO JONES" "An Overwhelming Choice" and more with a one column photo of Jones. (see) Always nice to have notable e... See More
Rudy Vallee weds Fay Webb...
Item #625918
          July 09, 1931
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 9, 1931
* Rudy Vallee weds
* Fay Webb
Page 25 has one column headings that include: "RUDY VALLEE WED TO CALIFORNIA GIRL" "Secret Marriage Monday at West Orange Announced by Broadcasting Company" and more with photo of Webb. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Fitchburg, Massachusetts World War memorial...
Item #625894
          November 12, 1928
          FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 12, 1928
* World War I Memorial statue dedication
* Upper Common Park - Fitchburg, Massachusetts
* Sculptor Henry Adams
The front page has a nice banner headline that announces: "CITY PAYS HOMAGE TO ITS HERO DEAD" with subheads and photo of the World War memorial statue. First report coverage on the dedication of this World War I memori... See More
Babe Ruth gets engaged...
Item #625893
          April 16, 1929
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1929
* George Herman Babe Ruth
* Claire Merritt Hodgson
* Engagement
Page 31 has a two column heading: "Babe Ruth to Marry Mrs. Claire Hodgson; He and Former Actress Get License Here" (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially this topic.
Other news, sports and a... See More
Penn State wins college boxing title in 1930....
Item #625848
          March 17, 1935
          THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sport's Section Only, March 17, 1935
* Penn State Nittany Lions
* College boxing championship
The front page of this section has a one column heading: "PENN STATE BOXERS GAIN COLLEGE TITLE" with subheads. (see) 1st report coverage on the Penn State Nittany Lions winning the team championship in college boxing.
Other sport's related news of the day. Com... See More
Death of Florenz Ziegfeld in 1932...
Item #625802
          July 23, 1932
          
	THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1932 
	
* Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld death
* Impresario - Show Boat
	
The front page has a one column heading: "FLORENZ ZIEGFELD DIES IN HOLLYWOOD AFTER LONG ILLNESS" with subheads that include: "Leading Figure in New York Theater World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy" "Began Career in Chicago" and more. (see) First
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      * Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld death
* Impresario - Show Boat
The front page has a one column heading: "FLORENZ ZIEGFELD DIES IN HOLLYWOOD AFTER LONG ILLNESS" with subheads that include: "Leading Figure in New York Theater World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy" "Began Career in Chicago" and more. (see) First
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