The Stephen A. Sparks Collection

Specializing in Houdiniana

 

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Not to mention having been in magic since 1963!!

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3503-5644) COLLECTIBLE LOT of Merlin's, Houdiniana, Magician Clowns, etc. etc.

Over TWO DOZEN items make up this offering - they are:

BACK ROW:

(1) Houdini Draft Lager Beer original box, with four caped bottles (empty) inside - from the Houdini brewery in Appleton, Wisconsin (now out of business)
(2) Three FULL bottles of Houdini Root Beer - also from the Houdini brewery

(3) Four Houdini beer glasses, with upside image of Houdini. When filled with beer, Houdini appears to be upside down in liquid.
(4) Plastic Easter Egg with assorted hand drawn magical images.
(5) Wizard in bubble dome. Battery operated (not included). Ask the wizard a question and pass your hand over the globe. Wizard comes to life and gives his answer.

 

MIDDLE ROW:

(1) Clay handmade Wizard holding crystal ball
(2) Sand Castle
(3) Clay handmade Wizard (broken w/pieces) - could be fixed.
(4) Jolly colorful Wizard (light blue clothing) holding a crystal ball. Made in England.
(5) Paper Mache  Wizard holding crystal ball and staff
(6) In from of #5, Bear Magician
(7) Wax Wizard holding crystal ball and magic wand with star on top
(8) Tree ornament card shark

FRONT ROW:

(1) Wizard wine bottle stopper. From Portugal. Don't know what it's made of, but it's heavy.
(2) Santa Wizard holding bear and magic star wand
(3) Large wax (seated) Wizard holding crystal ball (a little damage)
(4) Pewter Wizard and Dragon (some damage)
(5) Smaller Jolly Wizard, same as #4 in middle row
(6) Ceramic Wizard (seated) with star on top
(7) Clown Magician (Di Vinci collection)
(8) Clear plastic (I think) Wizard holding staff and crystal ball

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Place approx. conservative values on these items, yourself, and you'll see the sale price (for everything) is quite low.

Shipping, on the lot, within the USA via Parcel Post will be $45.00. Buyers outside the USA, email for shipping rates.

To me, this lot is great for someone who collects these sort of items -or- a retail store for inventory.

Price for everything - $150.00

        

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3504-7538) EXCLUSIVE MAGICAL SECRETS by Will Goldston

This Very Scarce Goldston "Lock Book" was published, almost 100 Years Ago, in 1912 by Will Goldston Ltd. in London, England.

This copy is the Deluxe First Edition, with maroon grained leather. Numbered 850.

Professor Hoffmann did the introduction and the book is dedicated to Harry Houdini.

Content's Include:

Part One: Pocket Tricks
Part Two: Drawing Room Tricks
Part Three: Stage Tricks
Part Four: Chinese Magic
Part Five: Magical Tips
Part Six: Harry Houdini Tricks
Part Seven: Buatier de Kolta
Part Eight: Comedy Tricks
Part Nine: Quick Changes
Part Ten: Automata
Part Eleven: Juggling
Part Twelve: Stage Illusions

Will Goldston, was a popular English stage magician in the first half of the 20th century. He was born in the city of Liverpool and became interested in the subject of magic at the age of eleven. As well as being a performer, he was involved in the merchandising of 'magic tricks' and was employed by the Gamages department store in central London, 1905-1914. During this time he edited the Magician Annual (1907–1912) and, in 1912, published Will Goldston's Exclusive Magical Secrets in an edition of one thousand. Later in his life, he was noted as the person who cracked the 'Zancig Code' used by the Danish illusionists of that name and was employed to 'prove' the authenticity of mediums and similar people. Will Goldston was the founder and president of the London-based Magicians' Club which he founded in 1911.

Book measures approx. 7 3/4"x10" with 506 pages and is 2 1/2" THICK!!

The book has some use, as can be expected for a book of this age. The pages, covers, etc. are nice and tight, but the lock is missing.

With lock complete, I've seen these sell in the $250-350 range. If not more, since this is the Deluxe Edition. - $175.00

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3505-6663) Early HOUDINI Newspaper Clipping from 1900

Houdini was a Very Young 25 years old, at the time of this clipping.

While not completely dated, Houdini appeared at Boston's Keith Theatre for a three week stay from January 8th thru the 27th, 1900.

In July 1900, Houdini would leave the USA for Great Britain and Europe - it would be five years before he would return to America.

The clipping states:

NEXT WEEK
Positive Appearance of
HOUDINI,
"The King of Handcuffs"

Who challenges any police officer or other person to place on him handcuffs or leg-shackles from which he cannot release himself.

The overall measurement of the clipping is approx. 5 1/4"x6 1/2"

Has a tear here-n-there, but you would too if you were 111 years old!!

This is one of the earliest Houdini newspaper clippings I've had to offer in a Very Long Time!! - $50.00

3506-1360) FULL-PAGE HOUDINI ADVERTISEMENT -and- THEATRE PROGRAM for the 1917-1918 New York Hippodrome Theatre.

The adv. shows a packing case, roped and being lowered over the side of a ship, with an oval insert photo of Houdini. The adv. reads:

"The World’s Most Famous Dare-Devil HOUDINI In The Submersible Iron-Bound Box Mystery. Note - it is generally conceded that it is a physical impossibility for any Human being to escape from a submerged submarine. Houdini submits this marvelous experiment as suggesting a possible solution." At the lower left corner of this adv. is: "© HOUDINI 1917."

The program shows all the acts performing in "Charles Dillingham presents: "CHEER UP", A Musical Revue in 3 Cheers". Houdini appears twice on the bill.

Houdini's two appearances in the programs read:

(First appearance) EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT OF THE WORLD-FAMOUS HOUDINI. Who Offers His Latest Creation, "The Vanishing Elephant". The Most Colossal Disappearing Mystery that History Records. Dissolving into thin air, on the largest stage in the world, an elephant weighing 10,000 pounds. Before one’s very eyes, in a full blaze of light, with bewildering rapidity, this pachyderm monster suddenly eludes the vision.

(Second appearance) EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT OF THE WORLD-FAMOUS HOUDINI. Introducing at every performance his original, uncanny and perilous feat of extrication. The Submersible Iron-Bound Box Mystery. Manacled and roped, Houdini will be nailed into an iron-bound box burdened with 300 pounds of weights, and the box lowered into a tank containing 500,000 gallons of water. The box, being perforated, will fill with water within twenty seconds. To escape drowning, Houdini must therefore release himself while submerged. A committee of investigation is invited on stage at every performance.

This was Houdini's Longest Run at any one theatre. 19 weeks, from Jan. 7th to May 18th, 1918.

These two items have been professionally Matted and Framed. The frame being of Cherry Wood with a gold inner trim next to the glass. The Houdini advertisement measures 8"x10½" and the program/bill 17"x10 1/4". The overall measurement is 34 1/2"x16 1/2". - $350.00 Now priced @ $275.00

         

 

3507-6336) HOUDINI, His Life Story by Harold Kellock

HardBound with Extremely Hard To Find Original DustJacket.

Copyright 1928 - FIRST EDITION.

Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company of New York.

384 pages and has a very small address label, on the inside cover, from a previous owner.

As can been seen from the photos below, the book and DustJacket are in pretty decent condition. - $450.00 Now priced @ $400.00

 

   

3508-4857) HOUDINI, His Life Story by Harold Kellock

HardBound with 384 pages.

Copyright 1928 - FIRST EDITION.

Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company of New York.

This is a very interesting offering due to several BONUS' the book contains:

(1) On the inside cover, the front portion from an original DustJacket has been tipped in.

Under this, is the inside front flap, from the original DJ. On the inside of the back cover, is the back flap, from the original DJ.

(2) On the backside of the Title-page-Houdini-photo, Fredrick Eugene Powell has inscribed and signed:

Presented to my dear
friend Frank L. Higgins
With the regards of some
fifty years friendship -
Fredrick Eugene Powell
New Haven, Conn
June 1 - 1928

At least I think this says "Haven".

(3) A little over a year later, Frank Higgins signs the book over to another:

To my friend
==Frank Caesar==
with best wishes of
Frank L. Higgins
Chicago, Ill
July 31/29

Strikes me a little strange, here Higgins' friend of 50 years, Fredrick Eugene Powell, gives him the book -then- Higgins gives it away only a year later.

Some friend!!

A great piece of history:

First Edition with a lot of the original DJ
Inscribed by and signed by Fredrick Eugene Powell
Inscribed by and signed by Frank L. Higgins

There are a few spots on the covers, and a couple rub areas on the back cover. Please refer to the photos below. - $375.00 Now priced @ $325.00

 

   

3509-7478) WINDOW CARD POSTER FROM HOUDINIs FINAL TOUR

Providence, Rhode Island, Opera House.

September 20th, 1926 - just a little over a month before Houdini would die.

Measures approx. 14"x21 3/4".

Piece missing from upper left corner.

Greatest Magician of the Age

HOUDINI

Master Mystifier

3 SHOWS in ONE
A full Evening's Entertainment
Magic - Illusions - Escapes
And Fraud Medium Exposes

All this has been professionally matted and framed. Overall measurements are 22 3/"4x31". - $12,500.00 Now priced @ $10,000.00

     

3510-4544) GLASS SLIDEs SHOWING HOUDINIs HARVARD BRIDGE JUMP

Five Original glass lantern slides showing Houdini's Harvard bridge jump on April 30, 1908, Boston, Massachusetts.

These photo's have appeared in many books, magazine articles, etc. having to do with Houdini and this exhibition.

I've seen these photo attributed to Lew Haskell of the Boston Herald.

One slide is cracked. The other four are just fine.

Comes with a contact print showing each slide. This was provided by the person whom I obtained these from.

First photo, below, shows the contact print.

Second and third, show the five slides sitting on a plane sheet of white paper.

The next set of five photos shows each slide. The photos of the left were taken on top of a light box. The photos on the right were placed in window sill with clear sky behind.

"Harvard Bridge Jump - April 30, 1908" does not appear in any of the slides. Its been superimposed here, only for this listing. Nor do the 'red dots', these are from my digital camera.

I've never seen a another set of these offered. - $5,000.00(for all five) Now priced @ $4,500.00(for all five)

  

                                      

  

  

  

  

  

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3511-1314) Two copies of: THE GREAT MYSTERIES. Written and Published by The Handcuff King, "Oudini".  That's what I said, Oudini. Houdini had many out there who were impersonating his Handcuff Act and this guy even, Almost, Stole Houdini's name to go along with it. PaperBound and measures 5"x6 3/4" with 80pages.

(a) 1st Edition. 1909

Oudini exposes how to get out of Handcuffs, Iron Box, Iron Broiler, Coffin, Rope Chair, Mail Bag, Band Box, Tramp Chair, Glass Case, Paper Bag, Packing Case -and- Straight Jacket. - Gee, no wonder Houdini didn’t like him!!

Outside of the oxidized stapes, this book is Virtually in Mint Condition. It looks like it was put away in 1909 and just surfaced, 102 Years Later!!

You won't Believe the Great Condition. They generally don’t come this nice.

And in case you didn't know, this is probably the Most Sought After of the Houdini Imitator writings. - $75.00

               

(b) 1st Edition. 1909 - With SAM disclaimer sticker.

Sticker reads:

-NOTE-
I came into possession of these handbooks by purchase, in order to keep them from general circulation and out of the hands of those having no genuine interest in Magic. All Magicians will, of course, understand that "OUDINI", the author, is not Harry Houdini, the President of the S.A.M., and chief exponent of the Handcuff Act. The author understood his subject however, although it is to be regretted that he adopted the same he uses.

Robert W. Doidge, (S.A.M.) 16 Elm St., Somervisse, Mass

Outer cover shows some wear, but the pages inside are just fine. - $50.00

        

3512-6639) THE ORIGINAL HOUDINI SCRAPBOOK written by Walter Gibson

Copyright 1976 and published by Corwin Sterling Publishing, Inc. of New York.

PaperBound with and 224pages.

The book has some wear, but this is to be expected from a paperbound book from the mid1970s. Previous owners name rubber stamped inside the front cover. Small piece of tape on the bottom of the covers spine.

Book measure's approx. 8 1/4"x11".

  

AND, thrown in:

CHAIN ESCAPE by CB Productions.

Complete with chain, instructions and two keys. - $15.00/(for book and chain escape trick)

3513-3363) HOUDINI, His Legend and His Magic (Two separate editions)

By Doug Henning with Charles Reynolds

Copyright 1977 and published by Times of New York, New York.

HardBound with DustJacket (in mylar protective holder) and 192pages.

Book measures approx. 8 3/4"x11 1/4".

Content's include:

Introduction

The Art of Magic

The World of Houdini
Ehrich Weiss: King of the Backyard Circus
The Birth of the Great Escapes
The Houdini's: Vaudeville Headliners
The European Sensation
The Spectacular Challenges
Inquiry into the World Beyond
The End of a Life, the Beginning of a Legend

A Personal Scrapbook

Houdini's Ten Greatest Illusions
Metamorphosis
The Challenge Handcuff Act
The Naked Test Prison Escape
The Straightjacket Escape
The Overboard Box Escape
The Milk Can Escape
The Chinese Water Torture Cell Escape
The Needle Trick
Walking Through a Brick Wall
The Vanishing Elephant

Houdini in Color

The Legend of Houdini
The Magician as Mythmaker
A Spirit Speaks
The Mystery Behind the Message
The undying Legend of Harry Houdini

Previous owners embossed stamp, on the free end page. - $25.00

       

3514-4667) Copyright 1977 and published by Warner Books, Inc. of New York, New York.

This edition stated First Printing, October 1978.

SoftBound with 192pages.

Book measures approx. 8 1/2"x11".

Previous owners name rubber stamped inside front cover. - $20.00

 

3515-2695) HOUDINI...and Beyond

20 Years Ago, Award Winning Artist, Diane K. Sparks (no relation), did an Original painting of Houdini. From the Original, this poster was produced.

The image area measures 21 1/2"x27 1/2". The overall poster measures 24"x36", which leaves plenty of boarder area - should you wish to have the poster framed.

Poster is on a glossy paper stock with fade resistant ink.

The words: "Harry Houdini Poster" are only super imposed for this listing and isn't on the actual poster itself.

The Print shows Houdini bound in chains, while a ghostly image of his Mother looks on: from Beyond. - $15.00

3516-9215) 8x10 PHOTO OF HOUDINI BEING PLACED INTO A STRAIT-JACKET

This repro photo comes in an ‘antique looking’ frame, would sit nicely on your desk. Plus, there's a tab on the back, should you wish to hang it on your wall. Overall size of the frame is 9 7/8"x11 3/4".

Don’t want to spend hundreds on an Original Houdini photo? Then this is for you.... Just click on the 'thumbnail' photos, below, for a better look.  - $20.00

 

3517-4117) HOUDINI - THE MASTER MAGICIAN. His Life and Some of His Secrets by Harold Kellock. This appears as the Lead Article for the March 1928 issue of The American Magazine. Volume 105, #3. The article is spread out over a total of Seven Pages and has Four Photos.

As the magazine puts it:

"This is about Houdini the magician, and Houdini the man. Everyone knows of Houdini, but very few persons really knew him, and of these his wife knew him best of all".

Great early reading just 17 months after Houdini passed away. - $15.00

    

3518-9731) HOUDINI - THE MASTER MAGICIAN. His early hardships, the beginning of his fame, and the explanation of some of his tricks by Harold Kellock. April 1928 issue of The American Magazine. Volume 105, #4. The article is spread out over a total of TEN Pages and has SEVEN Photos.

Again, Great early reading just 18 months after Houdini passed away. This issue is missing the back cover and some advs, etc. have been clipped out -BUT- none of this affects the Houdini article. It is complete and intact. - $15.00

  

3519-7887) HOUDINI’S CONQUEST OF AMERICA by Harold Kellock. This article spreads out over NINE pages in the June 1928 issue of The American Magazine.

As the magazine puts it:

"He gives a séance that baffles Theodore Roosevelt; he gratifies a lifelong ambition by filling his Mother’s apron with gold; he escapes from a Federal prison cell; releases the prisoners and then locks them up again; he is buried under six feet of earth, but comes to the surface".

Great early reading just 20 months after Houdini passed away. - $15.00

  

3520-1378) ARGOSY MAGAZINE, Volume 373, #3 September 1971.

Very Interesting article inside: "HOUDINIs MESSAGE FROM THE GRAVE" written by W.D. Chesney, M.D.

As the magazine piece states: "Having spent his life exposing phony spiritualist, the great escape artist, Harry Houdini, arranged a foolproof test of life after death: an elaborate plan to contact the living after his own demise. Few People are aware that documented evidence indicates he actually succeeded - at least twice!"

Bess Houdini and Arthur Ford’s 9 séances are discussed. A reproduced handwritten letter from Bess, is shown, stating the results of a session with Arthur Ford - where it is claimed Mr. Ford decoded the secret message, Houdini and Bess had agreed upon: ROSABELLE BELIEVE.

Article also touches on Bess and another woman partnering, to make movies condemning spiritualism, with Bess as the Leading Lady.

Article concludes with a full page piece about the author, his old friend, (Dr. Van Welt) and Cal Harris (Houdini’s old business manager) attending a séance on March 1, 1942 conducted by medium Frank Decker. Cal Harris swears (and signed a statement to the effect) he DID make contact with Houdini (via Decker) by hearing the "voice" of Houdini, who answered questions to which only Cal Harris and Houdini would have known the answers. Did Houdini come back?!! - $20.00

           

Assorted ROBERT-HOUDIN Material

3521-4573) THE READERs DIGEST Magazine. Volume 101, #604. August 1972.

Inside, a five page biographical account of on the life of Robert-Houdin entitled: "The Magic Touch of Robert-Houdin" by Curtis Cate.

As the magazine states: A Mechanical genius and master of the sleight of hand, he gave the magician's art a new dimension that still dazzles in our day.

This magazine would be a nice edition for you Robert-Houdin collector's, who might have missed this issue. - $25.00 Now priced @ $20.00

    

3522-8977) Full Sheet of ROBERT HOUDIN 1971 French Stamps

Portraits of Famous Frenchmen Issue.

50 stamps come to a sheet of stamps.

This colorful Stamp was issued to commemorate the life of one of a few of France’s distinguished historical figures.

The color shadings of the stamp are subtle but visually stunning. Houdin is pictured on the stamp with an object symbolizing his life’s work.

The stamp has vivid, fresh colors, superb centering and perfect, never hinged gum.

The stamp sheet measure approx. 11"x11 1/4".

The overall measurement of the stamp sheet, with matt board, is approx. 12"x15".

As can be seen in the photo, below, there is a separation in the perforation (about 4") from the edge to about half way through the second stamp, at the middle of the sheet.

Same from the other side, except this is only 2 1/2" and runs from the edge of the sheet, to about 3/4 of the first stamp.

The stamps are as New as the day they were produced, 40 Years Ago. - $200.00 Now priced @ $150.00

3523-1347) 1971 ROBERT-HOUDIN Stamp from France.

Portraits of Famous Frenchmen Issue. Scott Catalogue Numbers B445-B450.

This colorful set was issued to commemorate the lives of a few of France’s distinguished historical figures. The color shadings of the stamps are subtle but visually stunning. Each is pictured on a stamp with an object symbolizing his life’s work.

Those honored by the set are:

Daniel Francois Auber, composer
Gen. Charles Diego Brosset, architect
Victor Grignard, Nobel Prize winning chemist
Henri Farman, aviator
Gen. Charles Georges Delestraint, soldier
-and-
JEAN EUGENE ROBERT-HOUDIN, Magician

The stamps in this set have vivid, fresh colors, superb centering and perfect, never hinged gum. The striking colors would make these stamps gorgeous as a framed set. They are as New as the day they were produced, 40 Years Ago. - $15.00

      

3524-5898) HARPERs NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, "New Monthly Magazine".

Volume 55, #330 - November 1877.

Well, it might have been new then, but it's 134 YEARs OLD TODAY!!!

On page 817 begins a Very Historic 15 page article on ROBERT HOUDIN entitled:

"The King of Conjurers"

There are 11 illustrations - these include:

Robert-Houdin - The Old Style of Trick Table - Houdin's Trick Table - The Conjurer's Parlor - The Conjurer's Ghost - The Magic Basket - The Double Bottom - The Bust of Socrates - The Four Harps - Houdin's Spirit Rapper - The Cabinet Trick.

In addition to these 11 illustrations there are 7 diagrams!!

A ton of information on the man HOUDINI would idolize, when first starting out as a Magician.

A great offering for you Robert-Houdin collectors. - $75.00

  

3525-1347) 1971 ROBERT-HOUDIN Stamps from France

Portraits of Famous Frenchmen Issue.

This colorful stamp was issued to commemorate the lives of a few of France’s distinguished historical figures, of which one was Robert-Houdin.

The color shadings of the stamps are subtle, but visually stunning and show an object symbolizing his life’s work.

The stamps have vivid, fresh colors, superb centering and perfect, never hinged gum.

They are as New as the day they were produced, 40 Years Ago.

A total of four stamps for the one price. - $25.00

3526-1597) Ken Brooke's Magic, The Unique Years

Published by Edwin Hooper of Supreme Magic in England .

Copyright 1980. HardBound with DustJacket and 222pages.

Chapters include: Foreword (by Harry Stanley) - Wisdom, Advice and a Recommended Book - Ken on Kards - Fun Magic - Something, Things with Silks - Classic Egg Bag and Linking Rings - Bottles and Bills - Coin Capers - Packet and Other Card Tricks - Sponges - Ken Brooke’s Card Act - Some of Ken’s Favorites - Three Cups, One Cup.

As Edwin Hooper puts it:

Wherever possible, I have kept the instructions almost exactly as they were, except of course that where special apparatus was used, this has been fully detailed. -- I have endeavored to keep each and every article A COMPLETE LESSON IN MAGIC ON ITS OWN. --  In addition to effects actually originated by Ken, I have included some of those great contemporary effects which he routined and performed to perfection, in the Unique Studio and at their demonstrations, and in his own programme.

Book measures approx. 8 1/4"x10 1/4".

A wonderful book on Ken Brooke and his magic. - $75.00 Now priced @ $65.00

    

3527-3655)  MAGIC CAULDRON, New Series

Published irregularly by F. William Kuethe, Jr. in Glen Burnie, Maryland.

This offering is for the following 21 issues, of which 7 have a total of 13 Supplements:

#1 - March 1977
#2 - June 1977
#3 - December 1977
#4 - Summer 1978
Supplement: Bruce Dunn's Bookmark
#5 - Fall 1978
#6 - Winter 1978/79
#7 - Spring/Summer 1979
Supplement: Ring 43 magic show ticket
#8 - Fall 1979
Supplement: Magic number cards
#9 - Winter 1980
#10 - Summer 1980
#11 - Fall 1980
Supplements:
Farrer’s 1892 "Books Condemned to be Brunt" reprint
Great Lakes Informant 4page flyer "Blackstone, A Biographical Sketch" by Daniel Waldron
US Playing Card Company 1908 calendar playing card

#12 - Winter 1980/81
Supplement: Perpetual calendar -and- John Booth BookPlate
#13 - Autumn 1981
#14 - Winter 1981/82
#15 - Spring 1982
#17 - Fall 1982
#18 - no date
#19 - Summer 1984
#20 - Summer 1984
Supplements:
Topper Martyn Playing Card
Wittus Witt BookPlate
Rol-Pat The Great BookPlate

#16 - April 1992
Supplement: Reprint of 1915 New York Times article:
Marshall P. Wilder, Humorist, Is Dead

#21 - April 1998

Magazines measure approx. 3 1/4"x4 1/4".

If you enjoyed the original series of Magic Cauldron, you'll LOVE this New Series!! - $75.00/(for everything) Now priced @ $50.00/(for everything)

3528-6528) SCIENTIFIC MAGAZINE. New York. October 30, 1897

Inside is a Wonderful explanation (with two woodcut diagrams) of the Illusion: "Magic Flowers".

The buyer of this offering could leave everything in tact, or clip out the page - as it would look great were it framed and hung on the wall of an office or home.

Nice piece of early Magicana from 114 Years Ago!! - $50.00

 

 

   

     

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