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Hill, Alan [Foreword by John Major] Alec Bedser and Eric Bedser

(Book #ID 59378)

Published by Mainstream Publishing Company (Edinburgh) Ltd., 7 Albany Street, Edinburgh First Edition 2001. Edinburgh 2001.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition photographic 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 1840183144

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Wright, Graeme

(Book #ID 59379)

Published by H. F. & G. Witherby, Cassell, Villiers House, 41/47 Strand, London First Edition 1993. London 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 223 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition colour photographic 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 0854932267

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Lara, Brian with Brian Scovell [Foreword by Sir Gary Sobers]

(Book #ID 59381)

Published by Partridge Press, Transworld Publishers Ltd., 61-63 Uxbridge Road, London First Edition 1995. London 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 241 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition colour photographic 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 1852252448

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Tennant, Ivo [Imran Khan]

(Book #ID 59382)

Published by H. F. & G. Witherby, Cassell, 41/47 Strand, London First Edition 1994. London 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 205 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition colour photographic 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 0854932283

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Mosey, Don [Jim Laker]

(Book #ID 59385)

Published by Queen Anne Press, Macdonald & Co. Ltd., 66-73 Shoe Lane, London First Edition 1989. London 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 189 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition photographic dust wrapper with sun fading to the red of the spine, 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 0356171620

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Low, Robert [Drawings by Harry Furniss] W. G. Grace

(Book #ID 59387)

Published by Richard Cohen Books, 7 Manchester Square, London First Edition 1997. London 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [vii] 312 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout and illustrated headers. Fine condition book in Fine condition colour illustrated art work 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 1860660959

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[Compiled by Barry Johnston] Illustrations by John Ireland

(Book #ID 59512)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 2009. London 2009.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [x] 290 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition illustrated 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 9780340978887

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Gover, Alfred [Contributions by Herbert Strudwick and Frank Chester]

(Book #ID 60606)

Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Ltd., London 1949. London 1949.

Hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covers, aquamarine title and author lettering to the spine with cricket bat, ball and wicket illustration to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 118 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Corners turned in, ghosting to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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[Kent Cricket Club]

(Book #ID 88377)

Published by Canterbury Cricket Club First Edition 1970. 1970.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 52 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Light creasing across to the upper front corner and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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P. G. G. Labouchere, T. A. J. Provis and Peter S. Hargreaves [Foreword by Colin Cowdrey]

(Book #ID 61223)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1969. London 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xvi] 260 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small tears to the spine bottom and front cover, not price clipped. SIGNED presentation copy by one of the author's to the front free end paper 'To ? Douglas, in appreciation on behalf of the authors, Peter Hargreaves, 10th August 1975.' 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 090976509

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Bracegirdle, Dave [With Mick Newell and Chris Read]

(Book #ID 98803)

Published by Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club in Association with Reid Publishing, Loughborough First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to. 10'' x 7''. Contains 159 printed pages of text with monochrome and colour archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Best wishes Dave Bracegirdle.' Number 272 of 400 Limited Edition monochrome photograph of the winning team loosely inserted SIGNED by Mick Newell [Director of Cricket] and Chris Read [Captain]. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780955880759

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Atherton, Mike

(Book #ID 96206)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 330 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout. Slight tanning to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a couple of spots to the front cover, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Ian - Best wishes Mike Atherton' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0340822325

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Laker, Jim

(Book #ID 74404)

Published by B. T. Batsford Ltd., 4 Fitzhardinge Street, Portman Square, London First Edition 1977. London 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 158 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Slight tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'To Michael, with all good wishes, Jim'. 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 0713406607

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Ellis, Clive [Charles Burgess Fry]

(Book #ID 86361)

Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1984. 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 294 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Lower spine tips a little creased, ink name to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little yellowing to the margins of the white panels, 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 0460046543

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Amiss, Dennis [With Michael Carey]

(Book #ID 62284)

Published by Stanley Paul & Company Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1976. London 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 12 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the upper corners, not price clipped, spine not faded. 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 0091267803

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Swanton, E. W.

(Book #ID 64059)

Published by Hutchinson Stanley Paul & Co., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1985. London 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 311 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Near Fine condition dust wrapper with one 10 mm tear to the top of the front fore edge, 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 0091597803

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Warner, P. F. [Sir Pelham Francis Warner MBE (2 October 1873 - 30 January 1963), affectionately and better known as Plum Warner or "the Grand Old Man" of English cricket, was a Test cricketer]. He founded the magazine in 1921 and was editor until 1963. Later editors included E. W. Swanton and Christopher Martin-Jenkins. [Cartoon by Charles Shaw Baker (5 January 1883 - 16 December 1976) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Warwickshire between 1905 and 1920].

(Book #ID 89447)

Published by the Proprietors at 3 Bolt Court, London Saturday July 2nd 1921. 1921.

First edition in publisher's original stapled illustrated paper covers [softback]. 4to 12'' x 9''. Weekly publication with monochrome photographs depicting the cricketer's of the day, illustrated advertisements and cartoon. Warner wrote extensively on cricket. He detailed his Ashes Tests and a history of Lord's Cricket Ground. He founded The Cricketer Magazine. He was cricket correspondent of the Morning Post from 1921 to 1933, and subsequently of the Daily Telegraph. After surviving for over 80 years as an independent publication, Wisden purchased the magazine and in 2003 merged it with Wisden Cricket Monthly. Staples starting to rust but still holding, age tanning to the margins and in Good condition. We currently hold in stock 23 other Cricketer Weekly issues. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Botham, Ian with Mark Baldwin [Foreword by Sir Mick Jagger]

(Book #ID 64960)

Published by Cassell Illustrated, 2-4 Heron Quays, London First Edition 2007. London 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic paper covered boards. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 255 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome 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 9781844035854

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Kay, John

(Book #ID 92904)

Published by John Sherratt & Son, Altrincham First Edition 1951. 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in torn and crudely tape repaired dust wrapper, 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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Powell, William A.

(Book #ID 65516)

Published by Tempus Publishing Limited, Brimscombe Port, Stroud, Gloucestershire First Edition 2000. Gloucestershire 2000.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0752418718

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F. Anderson, E. W. Duckett, A. Hinton, H. A. Stanway

(Book #ID 75617)

Published by The Association of Kent Cricket Clubs No. 9 1962. Maidstone 1962.

Publisher's original red and green illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 200 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Light rubbing to the edges of the covers and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hayes, Dean [Foreword by Colin Cowdrey]

(Book #ID 66230)

Published by Spellmount Ltd., 12 Dene Way, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent First Edition 1990. Tunbridge Wells 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 181 printed pages of text. ISBN 094677174X. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small scuff mark to the top corner of the rear cover, 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. ISBN 094677174X

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Warner, P. F. [Sir Pelham Francis Warner MBE (2 October 1873 - 30 January 1963), affectionately and better known as Plum Warner or "the Grand Old Man" of English cricket, was a Test cricketer]. He founded the magazine in 1921 and was editor until 1963. Later editors included E. W. Swanton and Christopher Martin-Jenkins. [Cartoon by Charles Shaw Baker (5 January 1883 - 16 December 1976) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Warwickshire between 1905 and 1920].

(Book #ID 89458)

Published by the Proprietors at 3 Bolt Court, London Saturday June 16th 1923. 1923.

First edition in publisher's original stapled illustrated paper covers [softback]. 4to 12'' x 9''. Weekly publication with monochrome photographs depicting the cricketer's of the day, illustrated advertisements and cartoon. Warner wrote extensively on cricket. He detailed his Ashes Tests and a history of Lord's Cricket Ground. He founded The Cricketer Magazine. He was cricket correspondent of the Morning Post from 1921 to 1933, and subsequently of the Daily Telegraph. After surviving for over 80 years as an independent publication, Wisden purchased the magazine and in 2003 merged it with Wisden Cricket Monthly. Staples starting to rust but still holding, age tanning to the margins and in Good condition. We currently hold in stock 23 other Cricketer Weekly issues. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Barclay. John [Foreword by Rt. Rev. Lord Sheppard of Liverpool] Illustrations by Susanna Kendall

(Book #ID 69461)

Published by Fairfield Books, 17 George's Road, Fairfield Park, Bath First Edition 2002. Bath 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 157 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with minimal rubs to the spine ends. SIGNED by the author to the half title page 'John Barclay.' 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 0953119661

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Hollowood, Bernard

(Book #ID 66740)

Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode 11 New Fetter Lane, London First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original indigo paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with monochrome cartoons and photographs throughout. Wear to the spine ends and lower edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends, not price clipped 35s. 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 413280101

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G. A. Wheatley and R. H. Parry

(Book #ID 66796)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1948. London 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original apple green cloth covers, dark green title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 80 printed pages of text with 77 monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with the word 'Cricket' blacked out to the front cover, shallow rubs to the tips and corners, not price clipped 6s. 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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Bedser, Alec and Eric [Foreword by Lindsay Hassett]

(Book #ID 66836)

Published by Evans Brothers Limited, Montague House, Russell Square, London First Edition 1954. 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 240 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with the yellow colour to the spine sun faded, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tassell, Bryan [Foreword by Charles Wake Norman]

(Book #ID 66863)

Published Privately First Edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original half black calf, light blue cloth covers, gilt title lettering to the upper panel. 8vo. 10'' x 5¼''. Contains 20 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs, fold-out facsimile of the 'B.B' Week of 1867. In Fine condition with tiny rubs to the spine tips. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 66948)

Printed by Fox Printing Press Ltd., South Woodford 1964. London 1964.

Publisher's original photographic card wrap covers. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 68 printed pages of text with colour photographs to the centre and monochrome photographs throughout. Light rubbing to the edges of the covers and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 66949)

Published by The Association of Kent Cricket Clubs No. 14 1967. Maidstone 1967.

Publisher's original photographic card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Light rubbing to the edges of the covers and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lester, Roy

(Book #ID 66950)

Published by Flagstaff Press, Ltd., London 1961. London 1961.

Publisher's original yellow card wrap covers. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 52 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs to the centre. Ink name to the title page, light rubbing to the edges of the covers and in Very Good clean condition, priced 3/-, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bailey, Trevor

(Book #ID 66951)

Printed by A. Quick & Co. Ltd., 1958. 1958.

Publisher's original photographic card wrap covers. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 200 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Small ink name inside, light rubbing to the edges of the covers and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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F. G. Peach and A. F. Dawn

(Book #ID 66952)

Published by the Derbyshire County Cricket Supporters' Club 1961. Derby 1961

Publisher's original photographic card wrap covers. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Light brown stains to the covers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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(Book #ID 66953)

Published by Clifford Frost Ltd., Wimbledon, Surrey 1961. Wimbledon 1961.

Publisher's original card wrap covers. 8vo. 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 176 printed pages of text. Light rubbing to the edges of the covers and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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