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Holland, Philip

(Book #ID 100101)

Published by Aidan Ellis Publishing, Nuffield, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire First Edition 1993. 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original buttermilk paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Contains 178 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs to the centre. 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 0856282448

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Howgego, James L.

(Book #ID 102519)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London Reprinted Edition 1982. 1982.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7½''. Contains 143 monochrome archive photographs throughout, all with descriptive text. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0713405988

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Hillson, Norman [Illustrated by Will Farrow]

(Book #ID 47538)

Published by Herbert Jenkins Ltd., 3 Duke of York Street, London First Edition 1956. London 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations to the margins. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in torn and chipped dust wrapper. 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.

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Hughes, M. V. [Drawings by Herbert R. Weller]

(Book #ID 102331)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1932. 1932.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Purbeck grey cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, end paper maps. 8vo. 7¼'' x 4½''. Contains (xii), 312 printed pages of text with 45 monochrome drawings by Herbert E. Weller. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Higham, Florence [Foreword by The Very Reverend H. E. Ashdown, the Provost of Southwark]

(Book #ID 56606)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1955. London 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 315 printed pages of text with sepia photographs throughout, old maps to the end papers. Very little wear to the covers. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition photographic illustrated dust wrapper with tiny nicks to the spine ends and corners, shallow rubs to the fore edges, not price clipped 20s. 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.

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Hanson, Neil

(Book #ID 80145)

Published by Doubleday, Transworld Publishers, 61-63 Uxbridge Road, London First Edition 2001. London 2001.

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 378 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour illustrations. Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light 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 0385601344

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Henrey, Mrs. Robert [Madeleine Mathilde Henrey (1906-2004, née Gal, pseudonym Mrs Robert Henrey) was a French-born writer who wrote over 30 books, mainly of an autobiographical nature, that enjoyed considerable fame in post-war Britain].

(Book #ID 114005)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1962. 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Her writing career stretched from 1941 to 1979 and during this time she brought many of the events of her childhood and career to public attention. She enjoyed a long relationship with publishers, J. M. Dent & Sons, and most of her works, particularly her early ones, were a commercial success. Contains 234 pp. Foxing to the end papers and page edges. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 21s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Henrey, Mrs. Robert [Madeleine Mathilde Henrey (1906-2004, née Gal, pseudonym Mrs Robert Henrey) was a French-born writer who wrote over 30 books, mainly of an autobiographical nature, that enjoyed considerable fame in post-war Britain]. Water Colour Plates by Phyllis Ginger.

(Book #ID 114010)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1948. 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back over red ground, end paper street maps of London. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Her writing career stretched from 1941 to 1979 and during this time she brought many of the events of her childhood and career to public attention. She enjoyed a long relationship with publishers, J. M. Dent & Sons, and most of her works, particularly her early ones, were a commercial success. Contains 290 pp with 15 full-page water colour plates by Phyllis Ginger. Light spotting to the closed text block edges, ink name to the top of the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition panoramic dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends, spine slightly sun darkened, not price clipped, 20s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hope, Valerie [Arthur Mejia]

(Book #ID 103007)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London | in Association with The Corporation of London First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tawny brown cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. A well-researched and authoritative history of 660 Mayors of London since 1189: the official octocentennial publication of the City of London. Contains (xii), 226 pp with 32 pp colour illustrations and archive photographs. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Two hand written letters on headed A4 paper dated 1996 by Arthur Mejia, descendant of Sir Samuel Starling who was the Lord of Mayor of London in 1670. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0297795198

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Hughson, David

(Book #ID 48994)

Published by Joseph Robins and Sons, 57 Tooley Street, Southwark, London circa 1820. 1820.

8vo. 9'' x 6''. Disbound with the covers missing, front end paper missing, rear end paper present. Only text engravings present. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hughson, David

(Book #ID 48995)

Published by Joseph Robins and Sons, 57 Tooley Street, Southwark, London circa 1820. 1820.

8vo. 9'' x 6''. Disbound with the covers missing, front end paper missing, ends of leaf 638 with probably just the last the leaf of text missing, rear end papers missing. Only text engravings present. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hughson, David

(Book #ID 48996)

Published by Joseph Robins and Sons, 57 Tooley Street, Southwark, London circa 1820. 1820.

8vo. 9'' x 6''. Disbound with the covers missing, front end paper missing, rear end papers present. Only text engravings present. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hill, William Thomson

(Book #ID 52581)

Published by Phoenix House Ltd., 38 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London First Edition 1955. London 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with 40 monochrome plates and 14 maps throughout. Foxing to the page edges, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with small chip to the head of the spine, short tears to the top edges and upper corners, not price clipped. 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.

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Henrey, Robert [Water-Colours by Phyllis Ginger]

(Book #ID 102350)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1948. 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt and scarlet title block and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xi), 290 printed pages of text coloured frontispiece, 14 coloured plates throughout. Ex-reference Lewisham Library with tickets to the end papers and in Very Good clean condition, probably never issued as the book remains tight and clean, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hahn, Daniel

(Book #ID 101528)

Published by Simon & Schuster Ltd., Africa House, 64-78 Kingsway, London First Edition 2003. 2003.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine, archive end paper illustrations. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xxv)-3, 260 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0743220811

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Heal, Sir Ambrose

(Book #ID 102881)

Published by Portman Books and Imprint of B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London Second Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition was published in 1957 and this reprint was published in 1988. Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains (xvi), 220 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped being £40.00 in 1988. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0713459832

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Hollis, Leo

(Book #ID 102308)

Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson The Orion Publishing Group Ltd., 5 Upper Saint Martin's Lane, London Second Edition 2011. 2011.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original white cloth covers, metallic blue title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains (xvi), 454 printed pages of text with 8 colour plates, monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minute crinkles to the spine tips, not price clipped, £25.00. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780297850823

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Hobhouse, Hermione

(Book #ID 98376)

Published by Queen Anne Press, Macdonald Futura Publishers Limited, 8 Shepherdess Walk, London First Thus Edition 1975. 1975.

First paperback edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 166 printed pages of text with colour plates, monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0362002363

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Hobhouse, Hermione (General Editor)

(Book #ID 102932)

Published by The Athlone Press Ltd., 1 Park Drive, London First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tawny brown cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and the front cover. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, (xviii), 151 pp with with 48 pp of photographs, numerous plans and drawings in text including ,1 six page gate-fold, 1 three page and 1 two page. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. The inside of the dust wrapper contains a map of the London area which acts as a key to the entire series of 'Survey of London' volumes published to date, in both the 'Parish Volume' and the 'Monograph' publications. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 048548417X

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Hyatt, Alfred H.

(Book #ID 64876)

Published by Chatto & Windus, London 1907. London 1907.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine with gilt leaf design, gilt to all edges. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 372 printed pages of text. Small rubs to the spine ends, edges and corners and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hartley, Rachel [Foreword by Sir Robert Bellinger]

(Book #ID 101496)

Published by Queen Anne Press, 8 Shepherdess Walk, London | Produced in Association with the Corporation of the City Of London First Edition 1967. 1967.

First edition in publisher's original photographic card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 110 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hobbs, Dick

(Book #ID 65990)

Published by Clarendon Press, Oxford 1988. Oxford 1988.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, pale blue end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 255 printed pages of text. Small name and address label adhered to the front free end paper. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the top of the spine and upper corners. 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 0198255985

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Harris, R. A. [Mr. & Mrs. S. C. Hall] Drawings and Sketches by W. S. Coleman

(Book #ID 102546)

Published by Charlotte James Publishers, 45 Heathfield South, Twickenham Third Facsimile Edition 1977 [First Published in 1859]. 1977.

Second Facsimile edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xi] 516 printed pages of text with monochrome sketches and drawings throughout. Minimal wear to the covers and in very near Fine condition, acetate dust wrapper. SIGNED by 'R. A. Harris' to the Preface. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0950399051

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Hill, William Thomson

(Book #ID 68631)

Published by Phoenix House Ltd., 38 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London First Edition 1955. London 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 192 printed pages of text with 40 monochrome plates and 14 maps throughout. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small v-shaped piece of paper missing to the top front cover, short tears to the upper corners, price clipped. 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.

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Harrowven, Jean [Illustrated by Len Strasman]

(Book #ID 101483)

Published by Kaye & Ward Ltd., The Windmill Press, Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 288 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. 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 0718229401

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Hobhouse, Hermione (General Editor)

(Book #ID 102931)

Published by The Athlone Press Ltd., 1 Park Drive, London First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tawny brown cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the spine and the front cover. 4to. 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains colour frontispiece, (xviii), 151 pp with with 48 pp of photographs, numerous plans and drawings in text including ,1 six page gate-fold, 1 three page and 1 two page. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. The inside of the dust wrapper contains a map of the London area which acts as a key to the entire series of 'Survey of London' volumes published to date, in both the 'Parish Volume' and the 'Monograph' publications. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 048548417X

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Hunting, Penelope

(Book #ID 71252)

Published by Lep Group Plc., London First Edition 1988. London 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale grey cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and front panel, red end papers. Folio 11½'' x 8½''. Contains 94 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Small mark to the top front cover. Near Fine clean condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small rubs and creases. 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.

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Hessenberg, Ian [Foreword by Sir Hugh Casson]

(Book #ID 101519)

Published by Bergstrom + Boyle Books Ltd., 31 Foubert's Place, London, First Edition 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows cream cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 12'' x 8½''. Contains approximately 220 printed pages showing over 2,000 nicely printed photographs of London signs, street furniture, architectural details such as doorways, balconies, clock and fanlights, blue plaques of famous people, street lighting, cannons as bollards, manhole covers etc. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with only minor rubbing to the tips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0903767155

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Harrison, Michael

(Book #ID 102338)

Published by Artists' Choice Editions, 31 Ennismore Avenue, London First Edition 2008. 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Landscape. 6½'' x 7¼''. Contains 83 printed pages with an eclectic collection of paintings, drawings and prints of the bridges and buildings along The Thames of twenty contemporary artists. 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 9780955834301

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Howes, J. W. and A. D. Law

(Book #ID 106523)

Published by Walthamstow Antiquarian Society, Vestry House Museum, Vestry Road, London First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition in publisher's original stapled illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 6¼''. Contains 32 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hamilton, Nigel [Photographed by Stanley Devon]

(Book #ID 77332)

Published by The Greenwich Bookshop, 37 King William Walk, London First Thus Edition 1972. London 1972.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Quarto 9'' x 8¼''. Contains 172 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal dust marking to the fore edge, light rubs to the spine ends and corners. In very near Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 900293047

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Hillaby, John

(Book #ID 102673)

Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt and grey title and author block lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6¼''. Contains 299 printed pages of text with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0094655200

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Hearsey, John

(Book #ID 83374)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1961. London 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 282 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners, ink name to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little wear along the edges, not price clipped 28s. 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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Henrey, Mrs. Robert [Madeleine Mathilde Henrey (1906-2004, née Gal, pseudonym Mrs Robert Henrey) was a French-born writer who wrote over 30 books, mainly of an autobiographical nature, that enjoyed considerable fame in post-war Britain]. Water-colour frontispiece and Drawings by Phyllis Ginger.

(Book #ID 113991)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Her writing career stretched from 1941 to 1979 and during this time she brought many of the events of her childhood and career to public attention. She enjoyed a long relationship with publishers, J. M. Dent & Sons, and most of her works, particularly her early ones, were a commercial success. The City of London arises from the ashes of W.W.II. Contains colour frontispiece, 253 pp illustrated with in-text monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading down the spine, rubs to the tips and corners, not price clipped, 20s. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'For Molly Holt with Love - Madeleine Henrey.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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