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Emporium Auction; Interiors; Curios — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:639
Sale Title:Emporium Auction; Interiors; CuriosLots with images:636
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:449
Date:26-Mar-2017
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Three travelling chess sets, including antique. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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Jacques Status Quo timber fold-out travelling chess set (in book-form case), case: 20 x 26 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A Jacques ivory chess set in timber case, ex Bonhams, ivory in natural and stained red, natural King marked 'Jacques, London', natural rook marked with crown. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A highly lacquered red & black weighted chess set, King: 10 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A fitted felt cased Wighted timber figure chess set. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A stone chess set, in red velvet box & with stone board, King: 7 cm. Box: 9 x 43 x 43 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A timber combination chess/backgammon set, folded box: 5 x 30 x 23 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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An antique timber inlay backgammon / chess board, folded: 8 x 38 x 23 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A complete Chad Valley Mah- Jongg set, box: 6 x 42 x 14 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A backgammon set, faux leather, attache-style case, 5.5 x 45 x 28 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A royal blue backgammon set, 6 x 45 x 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A timber backgammon set, board Closed: 5 x 49 x 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A finely inlaid marquetry & mother of pearl combination chess/backgammon board, folded: 9 x 50 x 25 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A leather roll-out board 'Packgammon' by R G P Fischer. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A portable backgammon B.C.D board by Jacques. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A timber Domino set, box: 5 x 20 x 14 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A leather combination backgammon/chess set, 5 x 32 x 26 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A fabric fitted cased Chinese chess set, board folded: 8 x 32 x 17 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A cased, unopened Mahjong set, 5 x 32 x 19 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A pewter miniature clock in the form of a King chess piece, height 8 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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Two ivory chess pieces together with replica Lewis Chessmen extras, [8] together with the Lewis Chessmen, James Robinson British Museum objects in Focus catalogue. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A number of Spare chess pieces belonging to the Staunton series. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A quartz O.C.D Obsessive chess Disorder clock, diameter 44 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A dropside chess table, includes chess pieces in drawer, supported on turned column base, 49 x 67 x 52 cm
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An Aged chess table on turned column, the top seperate from the base, with later lacquered finish applied- solid base, 68 x 51 x 45 cm
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A coffee table with tiled chess board on top, 44 x 109 x 71 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A Wilesco 'Old Smokey' steam roller, with burner, 55 x 14 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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OO & HO scale model electric Trains and carriages, made in Great Britain & England [13], brands include Hornby, Hornby Dublo and Tri-ang Railways. All 16.5 mm gauge. 4 trains, 9 carriages, including booklets related to model trains.
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OO scale model electric Trains, Tram and carriages, made in Germany, France, Italy & Yugoslavia [10], brands include Lima, Schicht, Jouef for Playcraft. All 16.5 mm gauge. 2 trains, 1 tram, 7 carriages.
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OO scale model electric Trains and carriages, made in Hong Kong & china [20], brands include LIfe-like, Bachman, Smart toys, Playart & new bright Co. All 16.5 mm gauge. 3 trains, 17 carriages
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A collection of OO / HO scale model train tracks (16.5 mm gauge) and accessories, consists of various brands. Tracks consist of straights, curves and switches. Scale model buildings, power units and controllers.
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A Birkenhead timber star yacht, made in England, with original label, 46 x 36 x 9 cm
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A ICC 2003 World Cup, South Africa, Champions Australia, signed cricket bat, box framed, 108 x 34 cm [overall]
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A Sir Richard Hadlee hand painted & signed cricket bat, box framed 108 x 34 cm [overall]
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A 100 Years Wallabies signed Jersey, this appears to be the official jersey that the ARU had embroidered [the numbers] then the squad signed, framed 100 x 120 cm [overall]
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An English signed 1999 Centenary test Jersey, England wore this 'Replica' jersey commemorating the first test played by Australia vs British lions in 1999 & the jersey was never made available to the general public - only jerseys issued to players and approx. 50 signed by the team were produced, framed, condition: glass cracked 101 x 123 cm [overall]
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A Sir Donald Bradman AC signed print, framed, no glass 90 x 73 cm [overall]
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A pair of miniature cricket Bats, signed by Donald Bradman & Sir Garfield Sobers, text reads, world's Greatest Cricketers, Sir Donald Bradman, the world's Greatest Batsman, Sir Garfield Sobers, the world's Greatest all Rounder, 67 x 174 cm [overall]
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A handmade Rugby League State of Origin memorabilia figure of a maroon 'Toad' squashing a 'Roach, Toad Is a Taxidermied Cane Toad', height 17 cm. Provenance: The Collection of the Late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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An inscribed volume: Wackett, LJ 'My Hobby Is Trout Fishing,' [1946], pub. TJ Picken & Sons & inscribed by the author 'To John Gammell with the Authors' compliments and memories of pleasant times and past associations, LJ Wackett,' & includes four later commemorative Wackett postage stamps to inside cover, condition: Watermarks to spine, rubbed cloth cover, no dust jacket. Provenance: from the estate of John Gammell [1890 - 1979], Sydney Solicitor, & thence by descent. the Gammell family are descendants of…
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Volume: Fitzgerald, Edward (trans.) 'Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam,' c. 1917, with illustrations by William Pogany, pub. George G Harrap, bound by green suede, featuring inserted colour plate illustrations by Pogany, condition: in need of restoration, back & front cover & some pages entirely loose from binding, staining to cover, foxing
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Volume: Welsh, Charles (ed.), 'Woman and Her Wits: Epigrams on Woman, Love and Beauty Collected By GF Monkshood,' [1908], pub. HM Caldwell Co, original and interesting silk cloth binding, with inscription 'To One Who Has Proved the Worth of Her Wits, with Best Wishes From RA (?), 4 Feb 1908', condition: in need of repair, cover coming loose from binding, stains & foxing commensurate with age, but very readable
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One volume: 'Robert Mapplethorpe,' Jurka gallery [1979]
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A limited edition volume: Prout, J Skinner 'Sydney Illustrated (1842 -3),' [1948], pub. Tyrrell's Pty Ltd, with letterpress description by John Rae, M.A, cloth binding with colour plate inlay and gilt lettering in glassine dust wrapper, featuring colour & black & white mounted plates & reproduction of Prout's original note to subscribers, printed on Georgian paper, limited edition of 750 [edition number not noted], a collectible later printing of Prout's original 1840's book, condition: some tears to…
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Volume: Haines, TM & Yaggy, LW 'The Royal Path of Life: Aims and Aids to Success and Happiness,' c. 1840s-80s, pub. the world Publishing Co, leatherbound with gilt lettering, featuring tissue-protected black & white engravings printed by the Illman Brothers, gilt-edged pages, condition: signs of repair to binding, 5 cm piece of leather missing to spine, foxing and discolouration
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A collection of Compilation LPs, c. 1970 [3], Dire Straits 'Alchemy', 2 x vinyl LP, 1984, very 11, Fleetwood Mac 'Tusk', 2 x vinyl LP, 1979, Warner Bros, the rolling stones 'Love You Live', 2 x vinyl LP, 1977, Warner Bros
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The Concert for Bangladesh', 1971 box set containing three LPs, together with the Kinks 'The Black Album' 1966, the Concert for Bangladesh features George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan & others [original box in excellent good condition], 'The Black Album' 2 x vinyl LP, 1966, Pye Records
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The doors Self-titled Elektra 1967 Mono LP, UK Pressing, in excellent condition
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The Beatles 'Let It Be' apple Records 1970 LP, UK Pressing, cover design by John Kosh, photography by Ethan Russell, in excellent condition, slight scuffing to edges
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The Beatles / 1962-1966 apple Records 1963 2 x vinyl Compilation LP, UK Pressing, in excellent condition, no damage to cover or inner sleeves
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The Beatles 'Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band' Parlophone 1967 13 track LP, UK Pressing, in excellent condition
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The Beatles 'Abbey Road' apple Records 1969 LP, UK Pressing, in excellent condition, cover printed by Garrod & Lofthouse international Ltd
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A collection of Used world stamp albums c. 1970, including one blue album from great Britain, 1970-76 [mint], one green album from Great Britain early years [used], one red album from USA [used]
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A collection of stamps & coins from Great Britain 1970s, including Great Britain first day covers [1970s], some sets MUH & incomplete collection of Great Britain sixpennies & shillings with some half-penny, & commemorative 'Man in Flight' medal collection of 16
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Quantity of 1970's 7' Singles in case, records include Donna summer, Lionel Richie, Wham!, John & Yoko 'War Is Over' (U.K 1971), Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra 'Theme From New York, New York ' (U.K, 1980)
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A 1966 Adventure Comics 'Double Double' Comic book together with two DC Superman Comics circa. 1960, Adventure Comic in very fine condition, 1963 DC giant Superman Comic & 1965 DC Superman & Batman Comic with significant wear
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The Legion of Super Heroes the Anniversary issue 1982 DC Comic, with a hardcover Archives volume 2 & a 1992 silver Age Classics Comic, in very fine condition, archive edition 2 in near mint
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A 1964 DC Comic, Sgt. Rock's easy Co. in Our army at war 'Generals Don't Die' book one, in very fine condition, no. 147
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Three 1968 - 1970 Marvel Comics, Capt. Savage & Monsters on the Prowl, all in very fine condition
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A collection of world stamps, mostly MUH, some slight toning, thematics include chess
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A collection of MUH Australian stamps & others, including some covers &Papua New Guinea,first day covers, face value of MUH stamps $60
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Great Britain stamp sets of the 1980s/90s, including motoring, literature greats, community service, MUH & first day cover's
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A collection of world coins & Bank notes, including Australian
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A proof set of the first Coinage of Papua New Guinea, dated May 2nd 1975
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A book of 1970s/80s Norfolk Island stamps, including first day of issue and Blocks of six Norfolk birds, with other Australian & international stamps including first day of issue
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Two antique lidded copper kettles & two jugs [4], height 11.5 - 18.5 cm
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A collection of antique copper Molds, Varying Sizes [7], length 27 cm, diameter 7 - 10 cm
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A collection of stamps from Great Britain 1970s/80s, MUH and first day cover's, subjects including the Royal Mail 200th Anniversay, Australian Bicentenary, 25th Anniversay of the Coronation, the Royal wedding 1981, & others
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A framed 'W. Paton Fertilizers A.B.O' Hessian bag, in excellent condition with white matte in gold painted frame, 59 x 56 cm
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A Beatrice Hindley miniature flower pot, height 8 cm
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Battle of Britain postcard album, J. Arthur Dixon, 1969, 1st Ed, in very good condition, all postcards included & intact, worn edges
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French silk Flag with gold Braid, France, tricolour, silk with gold braid, FRONT: Federation des mutiles, veuves et orphelins de guerre (Federation of maimed, widows and war orphans), embroidered World War I Croix de Guerre, with Palme en bronze (1915), Billom is a French commune, located in the department of Puy-de-Dôme in the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is part of the urban area of Clermont-Ferrand, 97.5 x 97.5 cm
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An enamelled table-top world globe, inset with semi precious stones, height 21 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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Three sculptural Intricately carved wooden elephants, largest 12 x 18 x 9 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A carved onyx figure of a rhinoceros, 14 x 18 x 7 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A Maori stone axe made with New Zealand timber & stone on stand, length 43 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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A cased Johannes Adler Magnamusic timber Recorder with instructions, length 33.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Dr Thomas James Valentine
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Two Pouring Crucibles, for pouring gold & silver, with accompanying document, height 1 - 13 cm
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A turtle shell, 64 x 58 cm
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An ivory statue of Maria, height 23 cm
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A Victorian brass bound writing slide, with key, 13 x 40 x 23 cm
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An exquisite Victorian lady's ivory & silk purse, 8 x 6 cm
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An exquisitely carved ivory fan, decorated with a floral boquet of roses daffodils and violets, central initialed cartouche BR, length 23 cm
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A carved ivory parasol handle & Ferrule, decorated with vine leaves and grapes, bearing the initials B R, length 8 - 17 cm
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Four Pigskin suitcases, [largest] 23 x 70 x 50 cm
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A collection of Curiosities, including a British made counter, pathfinder Bakelite compass, boson's whistle, English thunderer whistle, miniature hohner harmonica & an English gem razor
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Two Jim Beam Zippo lighters in original boxes
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Five Harley Davidson Zippo lighters in original boxes
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An antique cast iron desk stamp seal, stamp reads Helena Rubinstein Proprietary limited, 29 x 21.5 x 10 cm
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Three Coca Cola Russell Yo- Yo's, two membership certificates
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A quantity of unused movie & rock star postcards, together with a small quantity of Australian pictorial cards
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A pair of buffalo horns, height 43 cm
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Four walking sticks, including?????????????, height 80 - 91 cm
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An English Palitoy Mabel Lucy Attwell black Diddums' celluloid doll, side glancing eyes, jointed at shoulder
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Five vintage English dolls including Rosebud
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Four Middle Eastern handmade Rag dolls
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Five USA themed dolls
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Pedigree & Empire black dolls, jointed at shoulder
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A vintage papier mache Jakanda figure, together with another folk art 'Witch' figure
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A handmade Indian Rag doll, and another Eurasian doll
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