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1952 Elizabeth City NJ airplane disaster...
Item #710004
January 23, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, Jan. 23, 1952
* American Airlines Flight 6780 disaster
* Elizabeth City, New Jersey airplane crash
* First fatal wreck of a Convair 240 airliner
The front page has a five column photo of the crash site with heading: "Death Flies Into New Jersey Homes on Wings of Doomed Airliner" Also a one column heading: "23 in Plane, 5 Residents Are Killed" (see imag... See More
1853 Salem, New Jersey....
Item #709054
March 04, 1853
THE SALEM SUNBEAM, New Jersey, March 4, 1853
* Uncommon title
This large sized issue measures 24 x 18 inches, contains news of the with several interesting advertisements.
Complete with 4 pages, minor wear at the folds, generally in nice condition.
The Grateful Dead in 1972....
Item #708486
August 17, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 17, 1972
* Grateful Dead concerts in Jersey City NJ
* Stanley Theater performances advertisement
* Dick's Picks Volume 11 - live album fame
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
Page 33 has a 12 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement "The GRATEFUL DEAD" for their 3 night concert performance at Stanley Th... See More
1974 Eric Clapton concert advertisement...
Item #708317
May 30, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 30, 1974
* Eric Clapton - English rock & blues guitarist
* The Yardbirds & Cream singer & songwriter
* Roosevelt Stadium concert advertisement
Page 53 has a nice full page advertisement for a "ERIC CLAPTON" concert at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extrem... See More
Gay pride march... The Grateful Dead in 1973....
Item #708248
June 28, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 28, 1973
* Christopher Street Parade - Bette Midler
* 3rd Gay pride march - Washington Square
* Grateful Dead concert in Jersey City NJ
* Roosevelt Stadium performance advertisement
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
The front page has five related photos with heading: "Hostility comes out of the closet&qu... See More
1968 THE WHO concert... The Beatles single release...
Item #708216
March 28, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 28, 1968
* Early The Who - English rock band
* Roger Daltrey - Pete Townsend - Keith Moon
* Baldwin Gym - Drew University concert ad
* The Beatles
Page 33 has a 4 x 4 inch advertisement for a early "THE WHO" concert at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.
Page 37 has a nice full page advertisement for the l... See More
1988 Depeche Mode concert at Meadowlands Arena ad...
Item #706677
May 03, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 3, 1988
* Depeche Mode - English band advertisement
* Electronic rock - new wave - pop music
* Meadowlands Arena concert performance
* "Music For The Masses" album tour
Page 78 has a full page advertisement for a upcoming "DEPECHE MODE" concert at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (s... See More
1981 Pat Benatar concert at Meadowlands Arena ad...
Item #706661
August 04, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 5-11, 1981
* Pat Benatar - American singer & songwriter ad
* Woman hard rocker - Meadowlands Arena concert
* "Heartbreaker" "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" songs
Page 49 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "PAT BENATAR" concert at the Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Je... See More
1976 KISS rock band Concert Ad...
Item #706643
July 12, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 12, 1976
* KISS rock band concert advertisement
* Roosevelt Stadium - Jersey City, New Jersey
* Garden State Summer Music Fair performance
* "Destroyer" album tour w/ J. Geils Band
Page 95 has a advertisement for "Garden State Summer Music Fair" at Roosevelt Stadium with one of the scheduled performers bein... See More
1974 Eagles & Beach Boys concert ad...
Item #706335
July 25, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 25, 1974
* The Beach Boys - American rock band
* w/ opening act The EAGLES (early) - Glenn Frey
* Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City concert ad
Page 43 has a nice full page advertisement for a "Beach Boys - Eagles" concert at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey. (see images) Interesting that the Eagles open... See More
1976 "RUSH" NYC nightclub concert ad...
Item #705442
December 13, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 13, 1976
* RUSH - Canadian progressive rock band
* Geddy Lee - Neil Peart - Alex Lifeson
* "All The World's A Stage" album tour
* Palladium nightclub concert hall advertisement
* and the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey
Page 103 has a advertisement for upcoming "RUSH" concerts at the Palladiu... See More
1967 Newark riots... Civil Rights movement...
Item #704990
July 27, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 27, 1967
* 1967 Newark, New Jersey race riots
* Civil Rights movement - urban decay
* Long, hot Summer of 1967 - arson
* "Summer of Love" era
The front page has two related articles headed: "Hippies in Newark: Loving a Ghetto" and "Black Power Conclave & The Perfidious Press" and some related ... See More
1967 Newark riots... Civil Rights movement...
Item #704959
July 20, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 20, 1967
* 1967 Newark, New Jersey race riots
* Civil Rights movement - urban decay
* Long, hot Summer of 1967 - arson
* "Summer of Love" era
The front page has a heading: "The Exploded City: Exercise in Futility" with 3 related photos including one of LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka). (see images) Coverage conti... See More
1973 "The Dark Side of the Moon" concert Ad...
Item #704944
June 07, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 7, 1973
* "The Dark Side of the Moon" album tour
* Pink Floyd - Roosevelt Satadium concert advertisement
* British psychedelic rock group - band performance
Page 31 has a 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for a "PINK FLOYD" concert at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey shorty after the release of th... See More
Early 1974 KISS concert tour ad...
Item #704895
April 25, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 25, 1974
* Very early KISS - American hard rock band
* Gene Simmons - Paul Stanley - Ace Frehley
* Capitol Theatre - Passaic, New Jersey
* w/ Blue Oyster Cult concert advertisement
Page 59 has a advertisement for upcoming performances at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey. Within this ad is a April 27th concert for Bl... See More
1973 The Allman Brothers Band concert ad...
Item #704876
September 20, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 20, 1973
* The Allman Brothers Band - Dickey Betts
* American rock band concert advertisement
* New Jersey State Fairgrounds - Hamilton NJ
Page 51 has a full page decorative advertisement for the "THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND" concert at the New Jersey State Fairgrounds. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely ra... See More
Sign up to join Washington in the military...
Item #704499
July 30, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 30, 1798 Page 2 an address to the President from the people of Caroline County, Maryland, followed by his response signed: John Adams. And then another letter to him from Rockingham County, North Carolina, with his response also signed: John Adams.
Also a great recruiting letter headed: "Gen. Washington Commands!! Hark! the Drum B... See More
Mormons in New Jersey... President Tyler vetos the Bank of the U.S. bill...
Item #704482
August 21, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 21, 1841
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Toms River & Hornerstown
* Monmouth Co. New Jersey
Inside has the lengthy: "Veto Message from the President of the United States, Returning, with his Objections, the bill to incorporate the Fiscal Bank of the United States" signed in type: John Tyler.
The back page has a brief item con... See More
The Articles of Confederation...
Item #703335
April 29, 1778
THE NEW JERSEY GAZETTE, Trenton, April 29, 1778
* The Articles of Confederation (historic)
* American Revolutionary War
This was the very first newspaper in New Jersey, having begun in December, 1777. This is issue number 22.
There are only a handful of documents in American history which can be considered cornerstones in the creation of our national government, which would include ... See More
Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue... Massachusetts ratifies the Constitution, in a Boston newspaper...
Item #703264
March 01, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, March 1, 1788
* United States Constitution
* State of New Hampshire
* Pillar illustration - cartoon
This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronic... See More
1972 Women's abortion movement.... Alice Cooper ad...
Item #702966
July 13, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 13, 1972
* Women's National Abortion Action Coalition, 1972
* Conference at Hunter College - New York City
* Shortly before the Roe v. Wade landmark decision
* Alice Cooper concert at Roosevelt Stadium ad
Page 31 has a notice for "Women's National Abortion Action Conference" at Hunter College in New York City.
Page 43... See More
Fighting U-Boats in American Waters...
Item #701670
January 30, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Jan. 30, 1942
* German U-boats in American waters
* Submarines along New Jersey coast
* Early in World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "SUBS SIGHTED OFF JERSEY; Report 3 or 4 Boats in Pack" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
John Adams visits Newark... Paul Revere...
Item #701502
August 05, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 5, 1797
* Paul Revere - bell & cannon foundry ad
* President John Adams Acts & address
The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President, John Adams.
Page 2 has an address from the people of Newark, New Jersey, to the President concerning his recent visit, followed by his kind... See More
Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue, putting the Constitution into effect...
Item #701466
February 13, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1788 This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronicle, also from Boston.
Russell, the publisher, devised a cartoon showing each state as a ... See More
1942 USS Jacob Jones (DD-130) Sinking...
Item #701429
March 03, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 3, 1942
* USS Jacob Jones (DD-130) sinking
* United States Navy destroyer
* German submarine U-578 - U-boat
* Cape May, New Jersey - Atlantic coast
The front page has a great banner headline in displayable lettering: "SUB SINKS DESTROYER OFF N.J., MANY LOST" with subhead. (see images) Terrific for display.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at t... See More
The Grateful Dead in 1972....
Item #701265
June 29, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 29, 1972
* Grateful Dead concert in Jersey City NJ
* Roosevelt Stadium performance advertisement
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
Page 43 has a great full page advertisement for "GRATEFUL DEAD" for there performance at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey. (see images) Nice for display. I susp... See More
The (1775) Restraining bill, and reaction to it...
Item #701076
May 17, 1775
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, May 17, 1775
* Retraining Acts of 1775
* Colonial trade restrictions
* American Revolutionary War
The entire front page and part of page 2 are taken up with: "Lord Camden's Speech on the New England Fishery Bill".
Page 2 has a report headed: "Provisions in the Restraining Bill for the Provinces of New Jersey, Pennsylva... See More
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park and Ocean Grove, New Jersey...
Item #700298
July 28, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, July 28, 1888
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
... See More
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Page 2 has: "History of Asbury Park" taking ov
Lacrosse... Yellowstone National Park... Mining in Colorado...
Item #700001
November 10, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 10, 1883 The entire front page is a nice portrait of: "Lieut. General Philip Henry Sheridan".
Inside has a very nice, full page print by A. B. Frost captioned: "Still-Hunting The Moose" and another full page: "The Geysers of the Upper Basin, Yellowstone National Park" which includes 11 vignettes, each captioned. A half page s... See More
Spree Killer Ernest 'Ernie' Ingenito' shootings...
Item #699251
November 18, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 18, 1950
* Spree Killer Ernest 'Ernie' Ingenito shootings
* Franklin Township & Minotola, New Jersey
The front page has a two column heading: "Veteran Kills 5, Wounds 4 Seized After Jersey Chase" (see images) First report coverage on Ernest 'Ernie" Ingenito's spree killings in Franklin Township and Minotola, New Jersey. Nice to hav... See More
Full page Winslow Homer print... Desirable: "Among the Wrecker of the New Jersey Coast''(Barnegat Light-House)...
Item #699109
January 25, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 25, 1868
* Winslow Homer woodblock illustration
The front page shows: "Effect of the Tidal Wave at St. Thomas, West Indies". Inside has a nice full page Winslow Homer print: "Winter - A Skating Scene".
The tipped-in, doublepage centerfold has ten scenes of: "Among the Wrecker of the New Jersey Coast'' (Barnegat Li... See More
A great illustration showing Eskimos hunting for Polar-Bear...
Item #698806
October 11, 1890
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 11, 1890 (Supplement included) The most desired illustration is the double-page print captioned: "Esquimaux Hunters Capturing A Polar-Bear", which is found in the Supplement.
Also included is the entire regular issue which features another great double-page print: ""A Tiger Hunt in India", as well as the full pg. illus. of "The ... See More
Expedition to Greenland... Earthquake in San Francisco...
Item #698725
March 29, 1856
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 29, 1856 Inside has 2 pages of text with 7 prints on: "Expedition To Greenland". Also a full page with 4 prints on: "Dreadful Catastrophe at Philadelphia" being the burning of the ferry boat 'New Jersey'.
Other prints: "Maple Sugar Camp" in New England; a view of: "Stockholm, Capital of Sweden&q... See More
Many prints of Cairo, Illinois...
Item #698541
May 24, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, May 24, 1890 The prime feature is a great doublepage centerfold with 25 prints of: "Views In Cairo, Illinois, One of the Rapidly Growing Cities of the West."
Among the other prints are: "New Jersey--Magnificent Peddie Memorial Church in Newark, Recently Dedicated..."; a fullpg. of 9 prints of "...Hon. William McKinley, Jr. M... See More
Black-out newspaper... World Trade Center photo...
Item #698526
July 14, 1977
NEW YORK TIMES, July 14, 1977
* Rare issue from the famous New York City blackout
This is an unusual issue that was published on the day of the "black out" in New York City. A note of explanation on the front page begins: " This is a special blackout edition..." which had to be taken to the Hackensack "Record" presses across the river in New Jer... See More
1940 Hercules Powder Co. explosion....
Item #698397
September 13, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 13, 1940
* Hercules Powder Company explosion
* Kenvil NJ New Jersey (1st report)
* World War II coverage
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "27 DEAD, 25 MISSING, 200 HURT IN BLAST AT JERSEY PLANT" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage continues on page 16 with related large photo.
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in ... See More
The North says the war is hopeless...
Item #698347
January 27, 1863
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, January 27, 1863
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* The North claims the war is hopeful
The front page includes: "From Fredericksburg" "The Courts" "Virginia Legislature" "Additional From the North--The Situation at Fredericksburg--The Peace Movement in the New Jersey Legislature--The Administration Denounced--The W... See More
Terrific issue on the Hindenburg tragedy...
Item #698116
May 07, 1937
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER--EXTRA, May 7, 1937
* Hindenburg airship disaster
* Lakehurst NJ New Jersey
* Great headline for display
One of the very best, dramatic banner headlines we have offered on this historic catastrophe: "DIRIGIBLE HINDENBURG EXPLODES, 90 KILLED". A large front page photo shows the Hindenburg over the New York skyline, headed: "Giant Airliner That Fe... See More
Sinking of the ship Mermaid... G. Germaine loves to hear of massacred Americans...
Item #697881
June 15, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, June 15, 1779
* American Revolutionary War era
* 18th century - from The Enemy
Page 2 has a report headed: "American News" which details the loss of the ship Mermaid near Egg Harbor, New Jersey. The ship was driven ashore and wrecked with the loss of more than 102 lives. She was on a voyage from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to New York.
The back ... See More
Howard Unruh - Camden, NJ 1949 Mass Murder...
Item #697648
September 07, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 7, 1949
* Howard Unruh's Camden, New Jersey shooting spree
* "Walk of Death" (13 killed) by WWII veteran
* Still the deadliest in NJ history
* Journalist Meyer Berger's Pulitzer Prize article
* Howard Unruh's Camden, New Jersey shooting spree
* "Walk of Death" (13 killed) by WWII veteran
* Still the deadliest in NJ history
* Journalist Meyer Berger's Pulitzer Prize article
The front page has a 3 line, 1 column headline: "Veteran Kills 12 In Mad Rampage On Camden Street", with subheads: "S
Federal Republic of Germany is born... Killer Howard Unruh - 2nd day report...
Item #697596
September 08, 1949
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sep. 8, 1949
* Federal Republic of Germany is born
* Howard Unruh mass murders - day 2 update
Page one has the 2-line, 2 column heading: "Germans Open Parliament, Demand End to Dismantling", which includes a photo captioned: "Karl Arnild elected president of the Upper House." Additional coverage of this historic event is continued on page 7. ... See More
From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #697510
August 10, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park, New Jersey, July 23, 1891
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from this once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 3 features very nice illustrated advertisements for the famous
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* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from this once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 3 features very nice illustrated advertisements for the famous
Nast Santa.... "Another Stocking to fill"...
Item #697509
January 03, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 3, 1880 The entire ftpg. is a Thomas Nast print captioned: "A Merry Christmas" showing Santa Claus dancing with Mother Goose (see). The doublepage centerfold is a very nice Thomas Nast Christmas print captioned: "Another Stocking to Fill" showing Santa Claus leaning over a sleeping baby (see). A full page shows: "Bringing Home C... See More
1st Transatlantic flight... Graf Zeppelin German airship...
Item #697482
October 15, 1928
THE EVENING WORLD, New York City, October 15, 1928
* D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin German airship
* 1st Intercontinental flight ends in success
* Atlantic Ocean to Lakehurst, New Jersey
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ZEPPELIN FLIES OVER THE CITY" with subheads and related map. (see images) More on pages 2 & 3 with a few related photos.
Incomplete issue containing 8 o... See More
Two Proclamations by General Howe... Wealth of war reporting...
Item #697395
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1777
* General William Howe
* American Revolutionary War
"American State Papers" has a Proclamation signed in type by: W. Howe, concerning soldiers who were pressured into leaving the King's allegiance, offering pardon if they return. Plus another Proclamation signed by Howe offering acres of land in America at the w
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* General William Howe
* American Revolutionary War
"American State Papers" has a Proclamation signed in type by: W. Howe, concerning soldiers who were pressured into leaving the King's allegiance, offering pardon if they return. Plus another Proclamation signed by Howe offering acres of land in America at the w
Clark Thread Works' Chimney...
Item #697285
October 20, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 20, 1888 The frontpage of the issue features "The Highest Chimney in the United States, Recently Errected at the Clark Thread Works" which was located at Kearney, New Jersey. Other articles include: Wrench, Sled, Screw Propeller, Howell Torpedo, Clothes Drier, Fly Net, & many more. These illustrations have accompanying te
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Neat title... Christy Mathewson mention...
Item #697201
March 21, 1925
THE MOSQUITO, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, March 21, 1925 A curious little newspaper which appears to be the combination of the Middlesex Plain Dealer and the Perth Amboy Press. Filled mostly with local news and tidbits, many quite folksy and humorous, plus many ads as well. The front page has a bit noting: "Christy Mathewson, of baseball fame, was recently named one of the trustees of the ... See More
Whirlaway wins 1942 Trenton Handicap.......
Item #696909
August 30, 1942
SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the New York Times, Aug. 30, 1942
* Whirlaway - horse racing
* Trenton Handicap (last major win)
* Garden State Park Racetrack
* Cherry Hill, New Jersey
* Post Triple crown winner
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "WHIRLAWAY WINS TRENTON HANDICAP AT GARDEN STATE" with subheads. (see images) this was Whirlaway's l... See More
1907 Standard Oil case.... John D. Rockefeller...
Item #696662
September 19, 1907
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 19, 1907
* The Standard Oil of New Jersey
* John D. Rockefeller case
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ROCKEFELLER OWNED FOURTH OF STOCK" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. 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
Albert Einstein helps 15 yr. old girl ?....
Item #696464
May 16, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1952 (currently listed on eBay at: Albert Einstein)
* Albert Einstein makes a mistake ?
* Johanna Mankiewicz - 15 yr. old student
* 10th grade geometry class problem
Near the bottom of the front page is a four column heading: "Einstein Sends Q. E. D. to Problem of Schoolgirl, 15" with subhead and a facsimile of the diagram sent to the 15 yea... See More
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