Sale 323

The John Barwis Collection
of Choice Used U.S. Stamps and Postal History


1851-1856 Issue
 
 
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Lot 28
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1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), position 76L1E, large to huge margins including part of adjacent stamps at bottom and left, bright color with a detailed impression, cancelled by red diamonds grid, Extremely Fine.
Scott $190

A STRIKING EXAMPLE FROM THE EARLY STATE OF PLATE 1 WITH AN ATTRACTIVE RED FANCY CANCELLATION.

Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 29
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1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), position 92R2, large margins to clear at left, deep rich color, cancelled by blue "Balt Paid" double-circle carrier marking, fresh and Very Fine.
Scott $182

Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 30

1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), position 89R1E, large margins except just touching at bottom, tied by "Baltimore Md. Jan 10" c.d.s. on printed 1852 circular to Chillicothe, Ohio, Very Fine and choice.
Scott $200
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Lot 31

1851, 1¢ blue, type II, double transfer (7 var.), position 46R2, margins to slightly in at top left, cancelled by neat strike of red grid on ornate illustrated blue and gray ladies envelope to Monroe, Mich., design on front and back; minor edge wear, a Very Fine and attractive usage.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 32
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1851, 1¢ blue, types II-IIIa (7-8A), vertical pair, positions 45/55R1E, large margins to just touching at right, beautiful bright color, cancelled by large grid, fresh and Very Fine. This combination pair is unpriced by Scott.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

A LOVELY FRESH EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE TYPE II-IIIA COMBINATION PAIR.

Expertization: 1983 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 33

1851, 1¢ blue, type IIIa (8A), position 39L1E, four large to huge margins including part of adjacent stamps at top and bottom, used with two singles of 1¢ blue, type II (7): position 65R1E showing double transfer and position 99R1E showing ghost A relief at bottom with part sheet margin, all tied by black grid cancellations on ladies envelope to Medfield, Mass., red "New Orleans La, Apr 25" c.d.s., 1852 pencil docketing, Extremely Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

A CHOICE COMBINATION USAGE OF 1851 1¢ TYPES ON A LADIES' ENVELOPE.

Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 34
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9 var.), position 88L1L, huge balanced margins all around showing parts of adjacent stamps on all sides, bright color with a clear impression, cancelled by a neatly struck San Francisco c.d.s., incredibly fresh and absolutely Superb. The grade of Gem 100 is unpriced in SMQ, $1,800 for 98.
Scott $130

AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THE 1852 1¢ BLUE TYPE IV WITH STUNNING MARGINS SHOWING ADJACENT STAMPS ON ALL SIDES.

Expertization: 2001 P.F. and 2007 P.S.E. Certificates, latter graded Gem 100.

This is one of two used examples of the 1852 1¢ blue type IV to have received the lofty grade of Gem 100, the other grading 100J.

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Lot 35
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), horizontal pair, positions 7-8L1L, large to huge margins all around including showing small part of adjacent stamps at bottom, neatly cancelled by New Orleans c.d.s., bright color, an Extremely Fine and choice pair.
Scott $275
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Lot 36
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1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), vertical pair, positions 8/18R1L, large margins except touching at left, strong color, cancelled by Boston "Paid" grids, minor toning spots in bottom stamp; Very Fine appearing.
Scott $275
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Lot 37
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3¢ 1851-57 Color Chart (10/10A, 11/11A), color chart, created by Dr. Amonette, containing ten #10 singles and seventy-two #11 singles hinged on acid free 4 x 6" cards, arranged by year, many better including 1851 orange brown shades of yellowish, reddish, brownish, bright and range of pale to deep, 1851-57 shades of experimental orange brown (two examples), brownish carmine, claret, dull red, dull rose red, orange red, yellowish rose red, and the rare plum (neatly filled spindle hole), overall Fine to Very Fine with many four margined singles.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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Lot 38
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1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I (10), position 11R1E, large to huge margins including left sheet margin and part of adjacent stamp at top, rich vibrant color, cancelled by town circular datestamp, an Extremely Fine and choice sheet margin example.
Scott $160

Expertization: 1997 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 39
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1851, 3¢ yellowish orange brown (10), horizontal pair, left stamp with large margins, right slightly in, each stamp cancelled by small Boston "Paid" in grid, right stamp with a thin spot, otherwise a Very Fine pair.
Scott $575
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Lot 40
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1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I, double transfer (10 var.), position 3L1E, top sheet margin single with stunning huge margins including part of adjacent stamps on the other three sides, bright color, cancelled by a central red circular grid, an Extremely Fine jumbo.
Scott $195

Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 41
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1851, 3¢ orange brown, thin paper (10 var.), position 32R1E, unusual brownish shade on very thin paper measuring about 0.0018", margins to cutting frameline at top left, cancelled by a neatly strike of the small Boston "Paid" grid, fresh and Fine to Very Fine.
Scott $160+
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Lot 42
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1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II (10A), position 32L0, large even margins all around, deep color with a strong impression on bright white paper, cancelled by "Due Way 1" handstamp of Mobile, Ala., exceptionally fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $300

AN EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLE OF THE 1851 ORANGE BROWN WITH A RARE "WAY" CANCELLATION.

Expertization: 1979 and 2000 P.F. Certificates.
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Lot 43
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1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II (10A), position 62R0, four margins including part of adjacent stamp at right, cancelled by grid and part of c.d.s. in light blue, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $153

Provenance: Ammonette
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Lot 44
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1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II (10A), position 38L5E, full to large margins with particularly strong color, cancelled by town c.d.s., fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $150
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Lot 45
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1851, 3¢ intense orange brown, type II (10A var.), position 72L2E, margins to just touching at right, proof-like color with a strong impression, red grid cancellation, bright and fresh, Very Fine, a particularly choice example of this shade.
Scott $195

Provenance: Amonette
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Lot 46
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1851, 3¢ copperish orange brown, type II (10A), position 2L2E, full to mostly large margins including partial top sheet margin, cancelled by blue Richmond, Va. c.d.s., brilliant color with a detailed impression, insignificant mild corner crease at lower left, still an Extremely Fine and choice sheet margin single.
Scott $153

Provenance: Ammonette
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Lot 47
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1851, 3¢ reddish orange brown, type II (10A), clear to mostly large margins, handsome deep color with a strong impression, cancelled by neat Portsmouth, N.H. c.d.s., fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $150

Expertization: Amonette signed as reddish.

Provenance: Ammonette
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Lot 48
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1851, 3¢ reddish orange brown, type II (10A), position 79R5E, full to large margins showing part of frameline adjacent stamp at bottom, intense deep color with a proof-like impression, cancelled by red grid which accentuates the shade, fresh and Extremely Fine. A particularly choice example of this shade.
Scott $155
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Lot 49
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1851, 3¢ reddish orange brown, type II (10A), position 23R5E, large even margins all around, strong color and impression, cancelled by two strikes of a contrasting blue circular grid, Extremely Fine.
Scott $150
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Lot 50
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1851, 3¢ brownish orange brown, type II (10A), four full margins, rich color with a sharp impression, cancelled by central strike of Providence, R.I. Oct. 23 c.d.s., Extremely Fine.
Scott $150
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Lot 51
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1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II (10A), position 82L0, large margins all around, bright and fresh, cancelled by central strike of town c.d.s., choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $150
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Lot 52

1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I (10), position 80R1E, four margins including part of adjacent stamp at bottom, tied by black grid cancellation and rim of blue "Baltimore Md. Jul 2" c.d.s. on 1851 folded letter to New York City, a Very Fine second day usage.
Estimate 400 - 500

Expertization: signed by Carroll Chase with 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 53

1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II (10A), position 4R2E, deep color with four margins showing part sheet margin at top, tied by circular grid cancellation on 1851 letter to Oregon, Ill., black "Pekin Il. Sep 14" c.d.s., the letter was written by David Davis, an associate of Abraham Lincoln, Very Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400

Davis managed Lincoln's 1860 presidential campaign and, in 1862, was appointed by Lincoln to the Supreme Court.

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Lot 54

1851, 3¢ orange brown, type II (10A), extra large margins all around including part of adjacent stamp at right, deep rich color with a strong impression, tied by bold strike "Cumberland Md. Nov 30" c.d.s. on light blue 1851 folded letter to Hagerstown, Md., an attractive usage with an Extremely Fine example of the 3¢ orange brown.
Scott $210
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Lot 55

1851, 3¢ deep orange brown, type II (10A), position 67L5E, large margins except just touched at top left, cancelled by bold red circular grid on 1851 folded cover to Columbia, Pa., matching red "Lancaster Pa. Nov 15" c.d.s.; light file folds, Very Fine.
Scott $250

Provenance: Chase
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Lot 56

1851, 3¢ orange brown (10, 10A), group of three covers comprising position 50R0, four margins from Boston, Mass. to Mount Vernon N.H.; position 61L1I, three margins tied by square grid on 1851 folded letter from Philadelphia to New York; and position 89R1I, four margins on 1851 cover (high sulfur content) to South Groton, Mass.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 57
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1851, 3¢ orange brown, types I & II (10, 10A), group of 14 singles (four 10, ten 10A) and 1 pair (10A) including many which are four margins, range of colors including pale to deep, yellowish, brownish, reddish, and bright orange brown, all appear to be properly plated; few small faults, a Very Fine collection.
Scott $2,690
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Lot 58
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1852, 3¢ late 1852 claret, type I (11 var.), huge margins including full interpane margin and guide line at right, bright color, cancelled by large Boston "Paid" grid, a stunning, Extremely Fine jumbo.
Scott $15
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Lot 59
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1852, 3¢ brownish claret, type I (11 var.), position 97R5L, exceptionally large margins showing part of adjacent stamps on three sides and partial bottom sheet margin, cancelled by light face-free town c.d.s., Extremely Fine.
Scott $15
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Lot 60
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3¢ yellowish rose red, type I (11 var.), position 100R4, bright and fresh with large to enormous margins including part-sheet margin at left and bottom, cancelled by West Killingly, Ct. c.d.s., an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $15
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Lot 61
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1852, 3¢ claret, type I (11 var.), position 73L5L, full to oversize margins including a significant portion of the adjacent stamp at left and a bit at the bottom, deep rich color and light town cancellation, Extremely Fine.
Scott $15

Expertization: signed by Amonette.
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Lot 62
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1852, 3¢ brownish carmine, type I (11 var.), huge to oversize margins showing large part of top and bottom adjacent stamps, cancelled by central strike Boston "Paid" grid and part of a red c.d.s., deep color, Extremely Fine.
Scott $15
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Lot 63
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1852, 3¢ brownish carmine (11 var.), position 75L8, large to huge margins showing parts of three adjacent stamps, deep color, neatly cancelled by Concord, Mass. c.d.s., Extremely Fine.
Scott $15

Expertization: 2002 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 64
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1856, 3¢ pinkish, type I (11 var.), position 6R7, four margins, just clear at bottom right, striking color, cancelled by a blue town c.d.s., Very Fine.
Scott $3,500

A CHOICE EXAMPLE OF THE RARE 1856 "PINK" SHADE THAT "EXACTLY MATCHES DR. CHASE'S MASTER COLOR CHART" (W.F. AMONETTE).

Expertization: W. F. Amonette signed card dated 2006.
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Lot 65
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1852, 3¢ experimental orange brown, type II (11A var.), position 61R1L, large to huge margins including interpane margin and part of adjacent stamps at right and bottom, cancelled by Jan 10 barred c.d.s., an Extremely Fine gem.
Scott $350

Expertization: signed by Ammonette.

Provenance: Ammonette
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Lot 66
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1852, 3¢ experimental orange brown, type II (11A var.), position 11L1L, large margins to just touching at bottom right, choice color, cancelled by an attractive blue grid, a Very Fine example of this scarce shade.
Scott $350

Expertization: signed by Amonette.
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Lot 67
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1852, 3¢ experimental orange brown, type II (11A var.), position 38L1L, four full margins, bright color with a clear impression, Very Fine and scarce.
Scott $350

Expertization: signed by Amonette.
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Lot 68
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1852, 3¢ experimental orange brown, type II, stitch wmk (11A var.), position 45L1L, large margins all around including part of adjacent stamp at top, cancelled by red grid, an Extremely Fine and choice example of this shade.
Scott $350

Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
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Lot 69
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mid-1852 orange brown, type II (11A var.), position 24L1L, full to large margins, just clear at top left, deep rich color with a strong impression, cancelled by a town c.d.s., fresh and Very Fine, an exceedingly rare 1852 shade variety.
Scott $15+

Expertization: Signed by Amonette.

Provenance: Amonette
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Lot 70
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mid-1852 orange brown, type II (11A var.), position 82L1L, margins clear to just tuching, handsome deep color with a sharp impression, bright and fresh, neatly cancelled by town c.d.s., Fine and rare.
Scott $15+

Expertization: Signed by Amonette.

Provenance: Amonette
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Lot 71
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1852, 3¢ bright rose red, type II (11A var.), position 80R2L, huge balanced margins showing adjacent stamps at top and bottom, strong color and impression on bright paper with a neatly struck town cancellation, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $15
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Lot 72

1857 3¢ purplish claret, type II (11A var.), positions 49-50L2L, horizontal pair with enormous margins including interpane margin at right and adjacent stamp at left, just touched at top right, tied on piece by "New Orleans La. Mar 5 1857" c.d.s., an Extremely Fine example of this very scarce and distinctive shade that was produced only in early 1857.
Scott $87
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Lot 73
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1852, 3¢ dull red, type II (11A var.), position 17L2L, huge margins with large part of adjacent stamps showing on all sides, bright and fresh, cancelled by blue town c.d.s., a Superb jumbo. SMQ $750 as 98.
Scott $15

A REMARKABLE JUMBO EXAMPLE OF THE 3¢ DULL RED TYPE II WITH ENOURMOUS MARGINS.

Expertization: 2007 P.S.E. Certificate graded Superb 98J, signed Amonette as orange red.
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Lot 74
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1856, 3¢ brownish carmine, type II (11A var.), four large margins, neatly cancelled by green Illinois town c.d.s., strong color, fresh and Extremely Fine.
Scott $138
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Lot 75
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1856, 3¢ brownish carmine, type II (11A var.), position 74L1L, exceptionally large margins including parts of at least four adjacent stamps, cancelled by neat town c.d.s., bright and fresh, choice Extremely Fine.
Scott $18
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Lot 76
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1857, 3¢ plum, type II (11A var.), position 30L3, large to huge margins including part of stamp at top, except just touching at lower right, choice color and impression, cancelled by rim of c.d.s., Very Fine.
Scott $2,000

AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE AND MUCH SOUGHT AFTER SHADE.

Expertization: signed Amonette on accompanying authenticating card.
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Lot 77

1852, 3¢ brownish carmine, type II (11A var.), four margins, deep color, tied by well struck "New Haven Con. Sep 22 1856" c.d.s. on small cover to Lowell, Mass. with embossed "Yale College, Class of 1859" corner card, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 200 - 300
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