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	The Miracle at Speedy Motors Smith, Alexander McCall (Book #ID 73803) Published by Little, Brown Book Group, 100 Victoria Embankment, London First Edition 2008. London 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta paper covered boards, green title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 249 printed pages of text. Fine clean condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780316030076 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Chacer Shaw, Margaret (Book #ID 74538) Published by Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford First Edition 1994. Oxford 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Saxe blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 199 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0192717316 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Somewhere in a Desert Sigaud, Dominique [Translated by Frank Wynne] (Book #ID 74563) Published by Phoenix House, 5 Upper Saint Martin's Lane, London First Edition 1998. London 1998. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 124 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1861590776 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Holdfast [Hold Fast] Street, A. G. (Book #ID 75920) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square London First Edition 1946. London 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original kingfisher cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 272 printed pages of text. Spine ends and corners creased, ink name to the front paste down dated 1947. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 60 mm piece of paper missing across the rear lower corner, chips to the upper edges and spine ends, not price clipped 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Last Song of Dusk Shanghvi, Siddharth Dhanvant [Cover Illustration by Ruth Thomlevold] (Book #ID 75210) Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 5 Upper Saint Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2004. London 2004. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 298 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0297847570 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Everybody Knows and Nobody Cares Smith, Mason [Jacket Design by Len Payne] (Book #ID 75220) Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1972. London 1972. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original jade paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 213 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 023395824X Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Dominion Sansom, C. J. (Book #ID 106023) Published by Mantle, Pan Macmillan, 20 New Wharf Road, London First UK Edition 2012. 2012. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, silver back, colour end paper maps, grey silk bookmark. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's key 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2. Contains 593 pp. Hint of tanning to the closed text block edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780230744165 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	A Coat of Varnish Snow, C. P. [Jacket Illustration by David Eastbury] Charles Percy Snow, Baron Snow, CBE (15 October 1905 - 1 July 1980) was an English physical chemist and novelist who also served in several important positions in the British Civil Service and briefly in the UK government. He is best known for his series of novels known collectively as Strangers and Brothers, and for The Two Cultures, a 1959 lecture in which he laments the gulf between scientists and literary intellectuals. (Book #ID 90279) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1979. 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0333247663. Contains 349 printed pages of text. Small fox splash to the fore edge, small bookplate on front paste down of the noted collector Peter Apap Bologna. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper with minimal creasing to the tips, not price clipped £5.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333247663 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Anagrams Slavitt, David (Book #ID 78460) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1970. London 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark olive paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, dark olive dyed top edge. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 253 printed pages of text. Marking to the fore and lower page edges, old water marks to the end papers lower edges. Near Fine clean unopened condition book in Very good condition dust wrapper with light surface scratches, rubs and chips to the cover edges, not price clipped 35s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340129808 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Gentle Infidel Schoonover, Lawrence [Dust Wrapper Art Work Norrington] (Book #ID 78623) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1950. London 1950. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 319 printed pages of text. Spine ends creased, ghosting to the end papers, foxing to the closed edges. Very Good condition book, corners nice and sharp, in near Very Good condition art work dust wrapper with nicks and crease lines to the upper spine end, shallow chips to the lower spine tips and corners, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	The Golden Exile Schoonover, Lawrence (Book #ID 78638) Published by Jarrolds Publishers Ltd., London First Edition 1952. London 1952. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 359 printed pages of text. Tiny rubs to the lower spine end and gutters. Very Good condition book in Good condition art work dust wrapper with two 25 mm pieces of paper missing to the top and foot of the spine, not price clipped 12/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Eagle in the Sand \| The Eagles of the Roman Empire Sequence Scarrow, Simon [Simon Scarrow (born 3 October 1962) is a multi award winning British author]. (Book #ID 111192) Published by Headline Publishing Group, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's code number 1 to the copyright page. Contains 312 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £17.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Centurion \| The Eagles of the Roman Empire Sequence Scarrow, Simon [Simon Scarrow (born 3 October 1962) is a multi award winning British author]. (Book #ID 111193) Published by Headline Publishing Group, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tawny brown paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, butternut end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's code number 1 to the copyright page. Contains 338 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £12.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	La's Orchestra Saves the World Smith, Alexander McCall (Book #ID 79483) Published by Polygon, Birlinn Ltd., 10 Newington Road, Edinburgh First Edition 2008. Edinburgh 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, navy end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 250 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781846970924 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Hide & Seek [Signed] Sambrook, Clare (Book #ID 80900) Published by Canongate Books Ltd., 14 High Street, Edinburgh First Edition 2005. Edinburgh 2005. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper covered boards, metallic red title and author lettering to the spine, crimson end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 284 printed pages of text. Light dust marking to the cream cover. Near Fine clean unopened condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and light creases to the cover edges, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Clare Sambrook'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1841956058 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The End of Sleep Somerville, Rowan (Book #ID 81435) Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, Orion Publishing Group, Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2008. London 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 243 printed pages of text. Slight sun yellowing to the top edge. Fine clean unopened condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780297853688 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Most Secret Shute, Nevil [1899-1961] (Book #ID 113727) Published by William Morrow and Company, Inc., New York First U.S. Edition 1945. 1945. First American edition hard back binding in publisher's original light brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in navy and rose to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. Written in 1942 but censored until 1945, when it was published by Heinemann. It is narrated by a commander in the Royal Navy, and tells the story of four officers who launch a daring mission at the time when Britain stood alone against Germany after the fall of France. Contains 310 pp. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	A Single Soul Steward, Alexander (Book #ID 82810) Published by T. Werner Laurie Limited, 1 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1956. London 1956. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 233 printed pages of text. Sun fading along the lower cover edge, creased across the front cover top corner, feint light foxing throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with rubs, creases, closed tears, chips to the corners and spine ends, large piece missing to the top front cover edge. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Gladiator [Signed] Scarrow, Simon (Book #ID 83131) Published by Headline Publishing Group, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2009. London 2009. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original bright blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, chalk blue end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 403 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the closed page edges. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Simon Scarrow'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780755327782 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Talking Turkey Saddler, K. Allen (Book #ID 84683) Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1968. 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plum paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 206 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Empress of the Last days Stevenson, Jane (Book #ID 83524) Published by Jonathan Cape, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2003. London 2003. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, plum end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 360 printed pages of text. Feint dust marking to the top and lower page edges. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs to the surface and cover edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0224061429 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Eleanora Duse [Signed + Photograph] Stubbs, Jean [Jacket Design by Tim Gaydos] Eleanora Duse (Book #ID 98284) Published by Stein and Day Publishers, 7 East 48th Street, New York, USA First Edition 1970. 1970. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original lilac paper covered boards with white cloth spine, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with monochrome photograph of the Author. Spine tips softened, corners turned-in. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs and nicks to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'with love to Wyatt and Hilde from Jean. June 25 1970' + full page private black and white Photograph of the Author holding a cat tipped-in to the second free end paper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 812812921 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£45.00 Convert currency

	Debby [Author's First Novel] Steele, Max [Jacket Portrait by Roy Poll] (Book #ID 83750) Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 7 John Street, London First UK Edition 1950. London 1950. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua paper covered boards, brown title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 315 printed pages of text. A little age darkening to the spine and wear to the spine ends and corners, ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow nicks to the spine ends and corners, age darkened spine, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Doctor Mallory Seifert, Elizabeth (Book #ID 83755) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London 1964. London 1964. Hard back binding in publisher's original pale blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254 printed pages of text. Ex library copy with card holder traces and plate to the front paste down, stamp to the rear free end paper, lower edges scuffed, age darkened closed edges. Near Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Invasion Coast Sarasin, J. G. [pseudonym of Geraldine Gordon Salmon] (Book #ID 100187) Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition [1948]. 1948. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 9s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	The Young Masters Scholefield, Alan (Book #ID 86274) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1971. 1971. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sage green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 210 printed pages of text. Superficial wear to the covers. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 434678538 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	A Song in The Morning Seymour, Gerald (Book #ID 93036) Published by Collins Harvill, 8 Grafton Street, London First Edition 1986. 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 364 printed pages of text. A little foxing to the upper closed edges. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002231069 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Son et Silence; A Compelling Story of Our Times Smith, Edith Joyce (Book #ID 98621) Published by Athenaion Press, Shotton, Deeside, Clwyd First Edition 1989. 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 248 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the spine ends. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1871289017 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Delirium; A Novel Simmons, Oliver [Jacket Illustration by Ian Pollock] (Book #ID 99026) Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Limited, 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1989. 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 155 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, age browning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with shelf marks to the white of the rear panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0297795767 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Skytrap [Sky Trap] Smith, John (Book #ID 99150) Published by Century Publishing Co. Ltd., 76 Old Compton Street, London First Edition 1983. 1983. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 222 printed pages of text. A little wear to the spine ends. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition panoramic illustrated dust wrapper with small thumb mark to the front panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0712601724 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Tattoos and Motorcycles Street, Karen Lee (Book #ID 99307) Published by Victor Gollancz, 125 Strand, London First Edition 1995. 1995. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 239 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the spine ends and corners. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0575059478 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Coil of Serpents Stevenson, Anne [Jacket Illustration by Barry Glynn] (Book #ID 99322) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1977. 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original teal paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 235 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition period art work dust wrapper with a little sun fading to the orange of the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002221209 Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Legacy of War Smith, Wilbur [with David Churchill] (Book #ID 106029) Published by Bonnier Zaffre, 80-81 Wimpole Street, London First Edition 2021. 2021. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth effect covered boards, silver back, red and blue designed end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's key Contains 459 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£18.00 Convert currency

	Warrior of Rome \| Part One: Fire in the East Sidebottom, Harry (Book #ID 111168) Published by Michael Joseph an Imprint of Penguin Books Ltd., 80 Strand, London First Edition 2008. 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, terracotta end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's code 1 to the copyright page. Contains 415 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £12.99. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MODERN FIRST EDITIONS Category	£11.00 Convert currency

The Miracle at Speedy Motors

Smith, Alexander McCall

(Book #ID 73803)

Published by Little, Brown Book Group, 100 Victoria Embankment, London First Edition 2008. London 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta paper covered boards, green title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 249 printed pages of text. Fine clean condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780316030076

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The Chacer

Shaw, Margaret

(Book #ID 74538)

Published by Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford First Edition 1994. Oxford 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Saxe blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 199 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0192717316

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Somewhere in a Desert

Sigaud, Dominique [Translated by Frank Wynne]

(Book #ID 74563)

Published by Phoenix House, 5 Upper Saint Martin's Lane, London First Edition 1998. London 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 124 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1861590776

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Holdfast [Hold Fast]

Street, A. G.

(Book #ID 75920)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square London First Edition 1946. London 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original kingfisher cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 272 printed pages of text. Spine ends and corners creased, ink name to the front paste down dated 1947. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 60 mm piece of paper missing across the rear lower corner, chips to the upper edges and spine ends, not price clipped 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Last Song of Dusk

Shanghvi, Siddharth Dhanvant [Cover Illustration by Ruth Thomlevold]

(Book #ID 75210)

Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 5 Upper Saint Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2004. London 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 298 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0297847570

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Everybody Knows and Nobody Cares

Smith, Mason [Jacket Design by Len Payne]

(Book #ID 75220)

Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1972. London 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original jade paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 213 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 023395824X

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Dominion

Sansom, C. J.

(Book #ID 106023)

Published by Mantle, Pan Macmillan, 20 New Wharf Road, London First UK Edition 2012. 2012.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, silver back, colour end paper maps, grey silk bookmark. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's key 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2. Contains 593 pp. Hint of tanning to the closed text block edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780230744165

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A Coat of Varnish

Snow, C. P. [Jacket Illustration by David Eastbury] Charles Percy Snow, Baron Snow, CBE (15 October 1905 - 1 July 1980) was an English physical chemist and novelist who also served in several important positions in the British Civil Service and briefly in the UK government. He is best known for his series of novels known collectively as Strangers and Brothers, and for The Two Cultures, a 1959 lecture in which he laments the gulf between scientists and literary intellectuals.

(Book #ID 90279)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0333247663. Contains 349 printed pages of text. Small fox splash to the fore edge, small bookplate on front paste down of the noted collector Peter Apap Bologna. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition illustrated dust wrapper with minimal creasing to the tips, not price clipped £5.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333247663

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Anagrams

Slavitt, David

(Book #ID 78460)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark olive paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, dark olive dyed top edge. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 253 printed pages of text. Marking to the fore and lower page edges, old water marks to the end papers lower edges. Near Fine clean unopened condition book in Very good condition dust wrapper with light surface scratches, rubs and chips to the cover edges, not price clipped 35s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340129808

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The Gentle Infidel

Schoonover, Lawrence [Dust Wrapper Art Work Norrington]

(Book #ID 78623)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1950. London 1950.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 319 printed pages of text. Spine ends creased, ghosting to the end papers, foxing to the closed edges. Very Good condition book, corners nice and sharp, in near Very Good condition art work dust wrapper with nicks and crease lines to the upper spine end, shallow chips to the lower spine tips and corners, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Golden Exile

Schoonover, Lawrence

(Book #ID 78638)

Published by Jarrolds Publishers Ltd., London First Edition 1952. London 1952.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 359 printed pages of text. Tiny rubs to the lower spine end and gutters. Very Good condition book in Good condition art work dust wrapper with two 25 mm pieces of paper missing to the top and foot of the spine, not price clipped 12/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Eagle in the Sand | The Eagles of the Roman Empire Sequence

Scarrow, Simon [Simon Scarrow (born 3 October 1962) is a multi award winning British author].

(Book #ID 111192)

Published by Headline Publishing Group, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2006. 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's code number 1 to the copyright page. Contains 312 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £17.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Centurion | The Eagles of the Roman Empire Sequence

Scarrow, Simon [Simon Scarrow (born 3 October 1962) is a multi award winning British author].

(Book #ID 111193)

Published by Headline Publishing Group, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tawny brown paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, butternut end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's code number 1 to the copyright page. Contains 338 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £12.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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La's Orchestra Saves the World

Smith, Alexander McCall

(Book #ID 79483)

Published by Polygon, Birlinn Ltd., 10 Newington Road, Edinburgh First Edition 2008. Edinburgh 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, navy end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 250 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781846970924

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Hide & Seek [Signed]

Sambrook, Clare

(Book #ID 80900)

Published by Canongate Books Ltd., 14 High Street, Edinburgh First Edition 2005. Edinburgh 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream paper covered boards, metallic red title and author lettering to the spine, crimson end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 284 printed pages of text. Light dust marking to the cream cover. Near Fine clean unopened condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and light creases to the cover edges, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Clare Sambrook'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1841956058

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The End of Sleep

Somerville, Rowan

(Book #ID 81435)

Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, Orion Publishing Group, Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2008. London 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 243 printed pages of text. Slight sun yellowing to the top edge. Fine clean unopened condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780297853688

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Most Secret

Shute, Nevil [1899-1961]

(Book #ID 113727)

Published by William Morrow and Company, Inc., New York First U.S. Edition 1945. 1945.

First American edition hard back binding in publisher's original light brown cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in navy and rose to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. Written in 1942 but censored until 1945, when it was published by Heinemann. It is narrated by a commander in the Royal Navy, and tells the story of four officers who launch a daring mission at the time when Britain stood alone against Germany after the fall of France. Contains 310 pp. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Single Soul

Steward, Alexander

(Book #ID 82810)

Published by T. Werner Laurie Limited, 1 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1956. London 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 233 printed pages of text. Sun fading along the lower cover edge, creased across the front cover top corner, feint light foxing throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with rubs, creases, closed tears, chips to the corners and spine ends, large piece missing to the top front cover edge. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Gladiator [Signed]

Scarrow, Simon

(Book #ID 83131)

Published by Headline Publishing Group, 338 Euston Road, London First Edition 2009. London 2009.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original bright blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, chalk blue end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 403 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the closed page edges. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Simon Scarrow'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780755327782

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Talking Turkey

Saddler, K. Allen

(Book #ID 84683)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1968. 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original plum paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 206 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Empress of the Last days

Stevenson, Jane

(Book #ID 83524)

Published by Jonathan Cape, Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2003. London 2003.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, plum end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 360 printed pages of text. Feint dust marking to the top and lower page edges. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs to the surface and cover edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0224061429

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Eleanora Duse [Signed + Photograph]

Stubbs, Jean [Jacket Design by Tim Gaydos] Eleanora Duse

(Book #ID 98284)

Published by Stein and Day Publishers, 7 East 48th Street, New York, USA First Edition 1970. 1970.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original lilac paper covered boards with white cloth spine, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 320 printed pages of text with monochrome photograph of the Author. Spine tips softened, corners turned-in. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs and nicks to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'with love to Wyatt and Hilde from Jean. June 25 1970' + full page private black and white Photograph of the Author holding a cat tipped-in to the second free end paper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 812812921

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Debby [Author's First Novel]

Steele, Max [Jacket Portrait by Roy Poll]

(Book #ID 83750)

Published by Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd., 7 John Street, London First UK Edition 1950. London 1950.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua paper covered boards, brown title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 315 printed pages of text. A little age darkening to the spine and wear to the spine ends and corners, ghosting to the free end papers. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow nicks to the spine ends and corners, age darkened spine, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Doctor Mallory

Seifert, Elizabeth

(Book #ID 83755)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London 1964. London 1964.

Hard back binding in publisher's original pale blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254 printed pages of text. Ex library copy with card holder traces and plate to the front paste down, stamp to the rear free end paper, lower edges scuffed, age darkened closed edges. Near Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Invasion Coast

Sarasin, J. G. [pseudonym of Geraldine Gordon Salmon]

(Book #ID 100187)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition [1948]. 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 9s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Young Masters

Scholefield, Alan

(Book #ID 86274)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1971. 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sage green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 210 printed pages of text. Superficial wear to the covers. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 434678538

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A Song in The Morning

Seymour, Gerald

(Book #ID 93036)

Published by Collins Harvill, 8 Grafton Street, London First Edition 1986. 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 364 printed pages of text. A little foxing to the upper closed edges. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002231069

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Son et Silence; A Compelling Story of Our Times

Smith, Edith Joyce

(Book #ID 98621)

Published by Athenaion Press, Shotton, Deeside, Clwyd First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 248 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the spine ends. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1871289017

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Delirium; A Novel

Simmons, Oliver [Jacket Illustration by Ian Pollock]

(Book #ID 99026)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Limited, 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 155 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, age browning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with shelf marks to the white of the rear panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0297795767

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Skytrap [Sky Trap]

Smith, John

(Book #ID 99150)

Published by Century Publishing Co. Ltd., 76 Old Compton Street, London First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 222 printed pages of text. A little wear to the spine ends. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition panoramic illustrated dust wrapper with small thumb mark to the front panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0712601724

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Tattoos and Motorcycles

Street, Karen Lee

(Book #ID 99307)

Published by Victor Gollancz, 125 Strand, London First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 239 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the spine ends and corners. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0575059478

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Coil of Serpents

Stevenson, Anne [Jacket Illustration by Barry Glynn]

(Book #ID 99322)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original teal paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 235 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition period art work dust wrapper with a little sun fading to the orange of the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002221209

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Legacy of War

Smith, Wilbur [with David Churchill]

(Book #ID 106029)

Published by Bonnier Zaffre, 80-81 Wimpole Street, London First Edition 2021. 2021.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth effect covered boards, silver back, red and blue designed end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's key Contains 459 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £20.00. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Warrior of Rome | Part One: Fire in the East

Sidebottom, Harry

(Book #ID 111168)

Published by Michael Joseph an Imprint of Penguin Books Ltd., 80 Strand, London First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, terracotta end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Printer's code 1 to the copyright page. Contains 415 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £12.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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