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Lot 2295 |
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1d carmine-vermilion (SG 110), striking pre-printing paper crease, bright color, unused, Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A1m(1).
SG £180+ ($230)
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Lot 2296 |
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1d carmine-vermilion (SG 110), horizontal strip of three, bright color and full original gum (hinge remainder middle stamp), couple small trivial gum tones, otherwise fresh and Fine. Campbell Paterson A1m(1).
SG £540 as singes ($690)
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Lot 2297 |
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1d carmine-vermilion (SG 110), block of six, nicely centered with brilliant color and virtually full original gum, light vertical crease right pair and sealed tear lower right stamp, otherwise fresh and Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A1m(1).
SG £1,080 as singles ($1,380)
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Lot 2298 |
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1d orange-vermilion (SG 111), horizontal pair, original gum (some disturbance), minor separation, fresh and Fine. Campbell Paterson A1m(3).
SG £450 as singles ($570)
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Lot 2299 |
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1d orange-vermilion (SG 111), well centered and cancelled with a central strike of a mail bag seal, Very Fine and very scarce. Campbell Paterson A1m(3).
Estimate 150 - 200
These seals were used as cancelling devices between 1866 and 1871 at smaller post offices that had neither obliterators nor datestamps.
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Lot 2300 |
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1d orange-vermilion (SG 111), block of four, bright and lightly cancelled, faint horizontal crease bottom stamps, fresh and otherwise Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A1m.
SG £140 as singles ($180)
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Lot 2301 |
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2d blue (SG 113), nicely centered, original gum, fresh and Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A2m(3).
SG £225 ($290)
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Lot 2302 |
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2d blue, intermediate wear (SG 113 var.), block of six, bright color, original gum, fresh and crisp, Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A2m(1).
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE MULTIPLE OF THIS ELUSIVE PERFORATION VARIETY— NOT PRICED UNUSED BY CAMPBELL-PATTERSON.
Expertization: signed Holcombe, 2006 Odenweller Certificate.
The 2d plate I stamps with government gauge 12½ perforations displaying intermediate plate wear were made by perforating small leftover supplies of the imperforate stamps. According to an article published in the London Philatelist, Robert Odenweller has postulated that these were a trial use of the new perforating machine when it first arrived, and applied to unused sheets of the Large Star watermark paper that had been held as reference by the Colonial Secretary or a similar office, and then either put aside or eventually working into being issued.
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Lot 2303 |
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2d blue, plate II (SG 113), block of four and single with 2d blue plate I (SG 114) and 3d lilac (SG 117) strip of four, all tied on piece by Wellington "7" cancels; crease at top affecting two stamps in the block, otherwise Fine and most unusual. Campbell Paterson A2m(3),A2n(7),A3d(2).
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: 1988 Holcombe Certificate.
We believe that the single plate I 2d shows intermediate wear, making it the rare Campbell-Patterson A2m (1), but are selling it as the common A2m (3) as per the certificate.
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Lot 2304 |
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2d pale blue and 2d deep royal blue (SG 114), fresh color, original gum, Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A2n(4, 5).
SG £360 ($460)
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Lot 2305 |
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2d dull blue (SG 114), vertical strip of three, showing irregular stepping of the perforating comb, unused, fresh and Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A2n(6).
SG £540 as singles ($690)
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Lot 2306 |
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2d deep royal blue, plate II (SG 114), block of four, rich color, lightly cancelled, Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A2n(5).
SG £88 as singles ($110)
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Lot 2307 |
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2d blue, plate II (SG 115), block of four, fresh and nicely centered, original gum, hinge remnants, Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A2n(7).
SG £720 as singles ($920)
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Lot 2308 |
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2d blue plate II (SG 115), block of four, bright color, boldly cancelled by "O" barred obliterator, Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A2n(7).
SG £88 as singles ($110)
Provenance: Antipodes
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Lot 2309 |
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2d blue plate II the magnificent plating study with retouches and other related positions (SG 115, a), consisting of 40 stamps with row 18 positions 1-5 retouched; row 19 positions 1-7 and 9-10 with strip of three (2-3-4), all retouched; row 20 positions 2, 5-7 and 9-10, some retouched; various rows and positions showing damaged non-retouched areas, as well as some retouches; row 17 position 9 matched examples (2) with pre-retouch and retouched respectively, similar matched examples for row 18 position 8, and sequence of plate wear after retouch illustrated by three progressive examples from row 18 position 8, Fine to Very Fine for such a remarkable study which is difficult to duplicate. Campbell Paterson A2n(V).
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Plate II of the 2d was the only new plate introduced for any value of the Chalon Heads during their seventeen year period of issue.
It came into use in late 1865 or early 1866, but extensive retouching of some 36 impressions had to be carried out in late 1867, since careless handling had resulted in the nickel coating of those impressions, which were from the lower part of the sheet, being stripped away.
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Lot 2310 |
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2d bright blue, plate II, background lines heavily retouched (SG 115a), horizontal strip of five, from row 18, positions 1-5, cancelled "Alf" in manuscript and additionally by "C" in oval of bars, on 1869 envelope from Alford Forest to Edinburgh (1.11) via Christchurch (1.9), the center stamp is defective at foot, Fine and rare strip showing all five retouched stamps from this row of the sheet, further enhanced by a rare manuscript cancellation. Campbell Paterson A2n(V).
Estimate 600 - 800
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Lot 2311 |
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2d blue, plate II, background lines heavily retouched (SG 115a), row 19, position 9, tied by Nelson "N/1" duplex on 1867 (18 Oct.) envelope to Motuka, Very Fine. Positions 1-10 from this row were retouched. Campbell Paterson A2n(V).
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 2312 |
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2d blue, plate II, background lines heavily retouched (SG 115a), row 20, position 10, a most striking example, tied by barred oval obliterator on 1869 (18 Aug.) envelope from Wellington to Tutoeni, Very Fine. Some positions from this row were not retouched. Campbell Paterson A2n(V).
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 2313 |
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2d blue, Provisional Imperforate (SG 115c), horizontal strip of three, intense color, large margins all around showing portions of two adjoining stamps, tied by Auckland "1" duplex and additionally tied by "London E.C./Paid" c.d.s. (4.12) in red on 1867 (12 Sept.), envelope to Coventry (4.12), right stamp has small fault at top right (as well as truncated corner which still leaves design clear), Very Fine and a great rarity. Campbell Paterson A2n(X).
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
Expertization: clear 2006 Odenweller Certificate.
Provenance: Henry Ruben
These Provisional Imperforates came about as a result of the breaking of the pins of the 12½ comb machine and the eventual conversion of the perforating instrument to line perforation. While the perforator was withdrawn from service for repair, stamps were issued imperforate. This occurred during three very brief but distinct periods.
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Lot 2314 |
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3d brown-lilac (SG 116), rich color and most original gum, fresh and Fine. Campbell Paterson A3d(1).
SG £1,800 ($2,300)
A RARE STAMP, CREATED BY PERFORATING REMAINING STOCKS OF THE 3D IMPERFORATE.
Expertization: 1996 R.P.S.N.Z. Certificate.
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Lot 2315 |
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3d brown-lilac (SG 116), neat "20" oval grid cancel, part unperforated, fresh and Fine. Campbell Paterson A3d(1).
SG £600 ($760)
UNPERFORATED AT LEFT OF TOP AND BOTTOM MARGINS DUE TO IMPROPER STEPPING OF THE PERFORATING COMB.
Expertization: 1995 R.P.S.N.Z. Certificate.
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Lot 2316 |
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3d bluish lilac (SG 117), horizontal pair, fresh and well centered, unused, Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A3d(6).
SG £240 as singles ($310)
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Lot 2317 |
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3d bluish lilac (SG 117), block of four, well centered with lovely pastel color and large part original gum, also shows sheet margin "Postage" watermark at left, fresh and Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A3d(6).
SG £480 as singles ($610)
Expertization: signed Holcombe, 2006 Odenweller Certificate.
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Lot 2318 |
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3d deep mauve (SG 118), deep color, slightly yellowed original gum, Fine. Campbell Paterson A3d(8).
SG £550 ($700)
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Lot 2319 |
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3d lilac, Provisional Imperforate (SG 117a), three large margins, just in at left, tied by "Auckland/1" duplex on 1868 (2 Nov.) front to Dunedin, stamp has small tear at top, otherwise Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A3d(X).
Estimate 400 - 600
Expertization: clear 2006 Odenweller Certificate.
This was originally believed to be a 3d brown-lilac rouletted 7 at Auckland (SG 52, C-P A3a(Z) and has a clear 1986 R.P.S.L. Certificate ("After Consultation") to that effect. Subsequent detailed examination by Robert Odenweller led him to the conclusion that this is, in fact, the First Provisional Imperforate lilac of 1866-67 with margins that bear some similarity to roulettes.
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Lot 2320 |
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3d mauve, Provisional Imperforate (SG 118a), fabulous rich color, unusually huge to enormous margins showing portions of three adjoining stamps, tiny split in margin at right caused by rough separation, tied by "C" in barred oval on 1867 (24 Sept.) envelope to Wellington (25.9), Very Fine and a documented example (matching cover, pair and four singles also recorded by Odenweller) with margins so exceptionally large as to dispel any doubts as to its status. A definitive example of the provisional imperforate. Campbell Paterson A3d(W).
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Lot 2321 |
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4d rose (SG 119), fresh and nicely centered, unused, Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A4a(1).
SG £2,750 ($3,510)
A VERY RARE STAMP IN UNUSED CONDITION— SIR GAWAINE BAILLIE DID NOT HAVE ONE.
Expertization: 2006 Odenweller Certificate.
The 4d rose was only in use for one year when it was replaced with the 4d yellow.
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Lot 2322 |
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4d rose (SG 119), well centered with wide bottom sheet margin, light "5/Otahuhu/A" Maori War cancel, fresh and Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A4a(1).
SG £250 ($320)
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Lot 2323 |
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4d rose (SG 119), tied on piece by bold Dunedin/Otago duplex cancel, Oct 3, 1865, fresh and Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A4a(1).
SG £250 ($320)
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Lot 2324 |
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4d deep yellow, yellow and pale yellow shades (SG 120), unused (first original gum), Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A4b(1-3).
SG £570 ($730)
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Lot 2325 |
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4d pale yellow (SG 120), block of six, bright and fresh with full original gum (small hinge remnants and minor reinforcing), Fine and scarce. Campbell Paterson A4b(1).
SG £1,140 as singles ($1,450)
Expertization: 1988 Holcome Certificate.
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Lot 2326 |
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4d yellow (SG 120), two beautifully cancelled used singles, fresh and Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A4b(2).
SG £220 ($280)
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Lot 2327 |
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4d yellow (SG 120), used block of four, 1873 Auckland duplex cancels, Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A4b(2).
SG £440 as singles ($560)
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Lot 2328 |
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4d yellow (SG 120), used block of six, bold Christchurch "C" cancels, Fine and rare. Campbell Paterson A4b(2).
SG £660 as singles ($840)
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Lot 2329 |
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4d ochre-yellow (SG 121 var.), exceptionally well centered with deep color and bold cancel, Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A4b(6) $1,600 ($1,100).
Expertization: 1996 R.P.S.N.Z. and 2006 Odenweller Certificates.
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Lot 2330 |
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4d orange-yellow (SG 121), fresh and neatly cancelled, Fine. Campbell Paterson A4b(7).
SG £1,000 ($1,280)
Expertization: 1947 B.P.A. and 2006 Odenweller Certificates.
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Lot 2331 |
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4d orange-yellow (SG 121), rich color and light cancel, Fine. Campbell Paterson A4b(7).
SG £1,000 ($1,280)
Expertization: 1959 B.P.A and 2006 Odenweller Certificates.
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Lot 2332 |
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6d dull red-brown (SG 122), block of four, pale, fresh color, unused, sensible reinforcement of vertical perfs, Fine. Campbell Paterson A5h(3).
SG £1,000 as singles ($1,280)
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Lot 2333 |
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6d dull red-brown (SG 122), block of four, attractive Dunedin duplex cancel, some reinforcing and lower right stamp with stain on forehead, otherwise Fine. Campbell Paterson A5h(3).
SG £112 as singles ($140)
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Lot 2334 |
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6d reddish brown (SG 122a), nicely centered and fresh with nearly full original gum, Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A5h(4).
SG £275 ($350)
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Lot 2335 |
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1/- deep yellow-green (SG 124), virtually perfectly centered with a neatly struck Dunedin "O" duplex cancel, a choice Extremely Fine gem. Campbell Paterson A6m(3).
SG £130 ($170)
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Lot 2336 |
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1/- deep yellow-green (SG 124), with "N.Z./Marine/P.O." duplex used on R.M.S. Albion, "Dc 24" over "65" date, the last day of the service, Fine to Very Fine strike. Campbell Paterson A6m(3).
SG £130 ($170)
Expertization: 1998 R.P.S.N.Z. Certificate as yellow-green.
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Lot 2337 |
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1/- green (SG 124), horizontal pair, fresh and neatly cancelled, Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A6m(1).
SG £260 as singles ($330)
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Lot 2338 |
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1/- green (SG 124), block of four, light Dunedin "O" duplex cancel, fresh and Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A6m(1).
SG £520 as singles ($660)
Expertization: 1988 Holcombe Certificate.
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Lot 2339 |
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1/- green (SG 124), another used block of four, bold Christchurch "C" oval grid cancels, fresh and Fine. Campbell Paterson A6m(1).
SG £520 as singles ($660)
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Lot 2340 |
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/-s yellow-green (SG 125), bright and fresh, original gum, hinge remainder, Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A6m(4).
SG £225 ($290)
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Lot 2341 |
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/-s yellow-green (SG 125), fresh and bright, original gum, hinge remnant, Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A6m(4).
SG £225 ($290)
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Lot 2342 |
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/-s yellow-green (SG 125), horizontal pair, brilliant color, original gum, hinge remnant, exceptionally fresh and Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A6m(4).
SG £450 as singles ($570)
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Lot 2343 |
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1/- sap green (SG 125 var.), nicely centered with distinctive color and neat New Plymouth "6/9" cancel, Fine to Very Fine and very scarce. Campbell Paterson A6m(6) $1,000 ($680).
Expertization: 2006 Odenweller Certificate.
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1/- dull yellow-green and 1/- pale yellow-green (SG 124, 125), an attractive used horizontal pair of each, fresh and Fine to Very Fine. Campbell Paterson A6m(2, 5).
SG £460 as singles ($590)
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