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  • Lot# : 4746 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. pale brick-red on blued paper, a used square pair, ample to large margins all round and slightly faded, ironed crease but crisply cancelled by near complete CGH obliterator in black. Scarce Gi = £ 900+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4747 Cape of Good Hope

    1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. (deep) brick-red on blued paper, a used example with good even margins all round, extremely lightly cancelled in black leaving Hope mostly clear. A most attractive stamp. Signed Georg Bühler Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4748 Cape of Good Hope

    1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. pale brick-red on blued paper, a used example with good to large margins all round and showing portion of the adjoining stamp at base, neatly cancelled in black. A fine stamp Gi = £ 450.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4749 Cape of Good Hope

    1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. deep brick-red on blued paper, a used example with good even margins all round, slightest of ironed corner bends, extremely lightly cancelled in black leaving Hope clear. A most attractive stamp Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4750 Cape of Good Hope

    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. pale brick-red on blued paper, a used example with good to large margins all round, variety "Watermark Sideways", lightly cancelled in black, two negligible wrinkles at top do not affect the fine and fresh appearance of a scarce stamp Gi = £ 500. 
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 4751 Cape of Good Hope

    1853 (Sept 1): 1 d. brown-red on slightly blued paper, a used example with huge margins all round and showing portion of the adjoining stamps at left and at base, cancelled in black Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 4752 Cape of Good Hope

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    1853: 1 d. brown-red, paper slightly blued, a used pyramid block of four with just touched margin below first stamp otherwise fine to large on remaining sides, tiny scissor cut in margin only at base, variety "Watermark Sideways", neatly cancelled by CGH obliterators in black. Would make a faultless strip of three but as a block of four, of very attractive appearance. Rare. Cert. RPSL (1979) Gi = £ 1'700.rnrnProvenance: F.W. Collins, St. Cross, Winchester.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4753 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1853: 4 d. deep blue on slightly blued paper, a used horizontal pair of fine appearance, cancelled by CGH obliterators in black, tiny marginal improvement at top of first stamp, neatly cancelled in black. Despite fault an attractive multiple Gi = £ 340. 
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4754 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1853: 4 d. deep blue on slightly blued paper, a used square pair with good to large margins all round, cancelled by CGH obliterator in black, tiny marginal thin but of fine appearance Gi = £ 340.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4755 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1853: 4 d. deep blue on slightly blued paper, a used square pair with good to large margins all round, cancelled by CGH obliterators in black, ironed crease does not detract from the fine appearance Gi = £ 340.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4756 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1855/63: 1 d. rose on cream paper, a used example with good to large margins all round, interesting over-inking flaw in top corner spandrel, tiny thin in margin at base, cancelled by crisp strike of the CGH obliterator in black Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4757 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1855/63: 1 d. rose on cream paper, a used example with good even margins all round, lightly cancelled in black leaving Hope largely clear Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4758 Cape of Good Hope

    1855/63: 1 d. rose-red on cream paper, a used sheet marginal pair of fine delicate colour, large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. A most attractive and scarce multiple Gi = £ 600+.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF

    Lot# : 4759 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1855/63: 1 d. deep rose-red on cream paper, a used example with large to huge margins all round, with portions of adjoining stamps at right and at base, cancelled by crisp strike of the CGH obliterator in black, minor wrinkle but a most attractive stamp Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4760 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1855/63: 1 d. deep rose-red on cream paper, a used example with good to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by crisp strike of the CGH obliterator in black, most attractive Gi = £ 375.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4761 Cape of Good Hope

    1855/63: 1 d. deep rose-red on cream paper, a used sheet marginal block of four with large margins all round and of dramatic appearance on 1861 second sheet of entire letter to Cape Town; cancelled by two strikes of the CGH obliterator in black. Reverse with oval framed PORT ELIZABETH despatch (March 18) and CAPE TOWN arrival (March 21) in red. First pair affected by vertical file fold and a further stamp with repaired tear, manuscript 'Lot 7' in ink at right (which rather dates the covers provenance back to the early 1900's), however despite the imperfections, a cover of great visual appeal and considerable rarity.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 4762 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1855/63: 4 d. blue on white paper, a used square pair, showing marginal lined watermark, large even margins all round, lightly cancelled by CGH obliterator in black. A fine and scarce multiple Gi = £ 180+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF

    Lot# : 4763 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1855/63: 4 d. blue on white paper, a used rectangular block of eight with good to very large margins all round, cancelled by CGH obliterators in black, ironed vertical crease and two small marginal repairs do not detract from the fine appearance of an extremely attractive and rare multiple Gi = £ 750+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF

    Lot# : 4764 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1855/63: 6 d. deep rose-lilac on white paper, a used example with good even margins all round, natural wrinkle, lightly cancelled in black. An attractive example Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4765 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1855/63: 6 d. deep rose-lilac on white paper, a used example with good to large margins all round, cancelled in black at left leaving Hope mostly clear Gi = £ 400.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4766 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1855/63: 6 d. deep rose-lilac on white paper, a used example with good even margins all round, some original adherence on reverse, slight crease at top, lightly cancelled in black Gi = £ 400.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Levitt.rn                     Collection Sir Maxwell Joseph, Sotheby's, London, 28-29 Oct 1982, lot 486.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4767 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1855/63: 6 d. slate-lilac on slightly blued paper, a used example with fine margins all round, tiny thin in margin only at right, cancelled in black. A scarce stamp. Signed Pfenninger Gi = £ 500.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4768 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1858/63: 1 s. bright yellow green, a used example with ample to large margins all round, of fine colour, extremely lightly cancelled by CGH obliterator in black leaving Hope clear Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 150 CHF

    Lot# : 4769 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1858/63: 1 s. bright yellow green, a used example with good to large margins all round, of fine colour, lightly cancelled by CGH obliterator in black leaving Hope clear Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4770 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1858/63: 1 s. bright yellow green, a used example with ample to large margins all round, of fine colour, cancelled by crisp strike of CGH obliterator Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4771 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1859/63: 1 s. deep dark green, an unused pyramid block of four with ample to large margins all round of fine fresh colour, somewhat patchy large part og. A fine and attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'800+.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF

    Lot# : 4772 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1859/63: 1 s. deep dark green, a used example with good to large margins all round, of rich colour, lightly cancelled by CGH obliterator in black. Scarce so fine. Signed Ferchenbauer. Cert. BPA (1984) Gi = £ 550.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4773 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1858/63: 1 s. bright yellow green, a used example with fair to huge margins all round and large portion of adjoining stamp at base, of fine colour, cancelled by CGH obliterator in black Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4774 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by Perkins Bacon 1859/63: 1 s. deep dark green, a used block of four with good to large margins all round, of rich colour, cancelled by CGH obliterator in black, unfortunately repaired in side margin at left and at corner, a not unattractive multiple and scarce thus. Cert. RPSL (1999) Gi = £ 2'200. 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,700 CHF

    Lot# : 4775 Cape of Good Hope

    Unofficially Rouletted 1855/63: 4 d. blue, a used example on small piece showing roulettes on all three sides, margins all round except at upper left where just touched and at right where touched by a roulette marginal paper break, lightly cancelled in black.rnA collectable of this great rarity. Missing cert. BPA (1967) Gi = £ 2'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Levitt.rn                     Collection Sir Maxwell Joseph, Sotheby's, 28-29 Oct 1982, lot 641.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4776 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 1 d. vermilion on laid paper, a used example with ample to good margins all round, lightly cancelled in black, paper thin on part of 'ONE' in value, but of fine appearance for this rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1982, missing) Gi = £ 3'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Levitt.rn                     Collection Sir Maxwell Joseph, Sotheby's, London, 28-29 Oct 1982, lot 666.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4777 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 1 d. vermilion on laid paper, a used example with small even margins all round, lightly cancelled in black leaving Hope mostly clear, slight paper thin on 'O' of HOPE, but of fine appearance for this rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1968) Gi = £ 3'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4778 Cape of Good Hope

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 4779 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 1 d. carmine on laid paper, a used example with even margins all round, lightly cancelled in black leaving Hope mostly clear, marginal tear at left and slight paper thin, but of fine frontal appearance for this rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1994) Gi = £ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4780 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 1 d. carmine on laid paper, a used example in a matt shade, with clear to large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black by CGH obliterator, repaired centrally (described as 'crease' on the certificate), but of delightful aspect. Cert. RPSL (1995) Gi = £ 4'000.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4781 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 1 d. brick-red on laid paper, a used example with ample to large margins all round, cancelled in black by part CGH obliterator, small inclusion at top in margin and typical corner crease but attractive, and a very scarce stamp. Cert. RPSL (1936), BPA (1990) Gi = £ 5'000.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF

    Lot# : 4782 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 1 d. pale bright blue on laid paper, Error of Colour, printed in a deep shade of the colour of the issued 4 d., a used example with good large margins on two sides, shaved at left, the CGH obliterator cancellation in black leaving the "ONE PENNY" clear, a good example of a very rare and famous stamp. Ferrari trefoil on reverse. Cert. RPSL (1942) Scott 7d = $ 36'000 / Gi = £ 32'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Philippe Ferrari de la Renotière, Gilbert, Druout, Paris, Sale II, 13-15 Oct 1921, lot 53.rn                     Collection Sir Maxwell Joseph, Sotheby's, London, 28-29 Oct 1982, lot 736.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4783 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 4 d. pale milky blue on laid paper, a used example with clear margin at base and good to large on the other two sides, in a dull shade with unclear CGH obliterator cancellation, one small tone spot on reverse only, a sound example of a scarce stamp. Cert. Brandon (1977) Gi = £ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4784 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 4 d. pale milky blue on laid paper, a used example with clear margins all round, lightly cancelled in black, small thins at left but a presentable example of this rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1984) Gi = £ 2'250.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4785 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 4 d. deep bright blue on laid paper, a used example with ample margin at base and large to huge margins on the other two sides, of fine rich colour, negligible thin spot, cancelled in black. A fine example of a very rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1999) Gi = £ 5'000.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF

    Lot# : 4786 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 4 d. deep bright blue on laid paper, a used example with good to large margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base and large to huge margins on the other two sides, of fine rich colour, slight bend, cancelled in black. A very fine example of a very rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1982,#10814) missing Gi = £ 5'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Maxwell Joseph, Sotheby's, London, 28-29 Oct 1982, lot 861.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF

    Lot# : 4787 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 4 d. blue on laid paper, a used example with ample margins all round, centrally cancelled in black, thin at top left but a presentable example of this rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1984) Gi = £ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF

    Lot# : 4788 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by Saul Soloman 1861 (Feb-April): Woodblock 4 d. vermilion on laid paper, Error of Colour, printed in the colour of the issued 1 d., a used example with good to large margins on two sides, close at base and just clear at lower right corner, the CGH obliterator cancellation in black unfortunately rather over the "FOUR PENCE" but still clear to the naked eye, of rich pronounced, almost over-inked colour; a very fine example of an exceedingly scarce and famous stamp. Signed Calves. Cert. Calves (1985) Yvert 13b /Scott 9f = $ 65'000 / Gi = £ 40'000.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 15,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4789 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by De La Rue 1863/64: 1 d. deep carmine-red, a used block of four, clear to large margins all round, slightly faded colour and creased vertically but lightly cancelled and a rare multiple. Cert. RPSL (1999) Gi = 1'300.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 350 CHF

    Lot# : 4790 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by De La Rue 1863/64: 1 d. deep brown-red, a used example with good to large margins all round with tiny portion of adjoining stamp at left, neatly cancelled in black. Fresh and fine. Cert. RPSL (1999) Gi = £ 350.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 80, March 1990, lot 5042.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4791 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by De La Rue 1863/64: 1 d. brownish red, a used example with large margins all round, cancelled by bold strike of "1" numeral obliterator in black. Choice and fine. Cert. RPSL (1999) Gi = £ 325.rn 
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF

    Lot# : 4792 Cape of Good Hope

    Unfortunately this lot was withdrawn from this auction.

    Lot# : 4793 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by De La Rue 1863/64: 4 d. deep blue, an unused pyramid block of four with large margins all round and of lovely fresh colour, vertical crease on one not detracting from the delightful appearance, fresh and fine, large part og. Gi = £ 1'200+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF

    Lot# : 4794 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by De La Rue 1863/64: 4 d. deep blue, a used example with good to large margins all round and sheet marginal at right showing the watermark lines, portion of adjoining stamp at base, lightly cancelled in black. A fine stamp Gi = £ 130.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4795 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by De La Rue 1863/64: 4 d. blue, a used strip of three with good to large margins all round, of good colour, cancelled by CGH obliterators in black. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 420+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF

    Lot# : 4796 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by De La Rue 1863/64: 4 d. slate blue, a used example with large even margins all round and portion of adjoining stamp at base, variety "Watermark Sideways", cancelled in black, natural wrinkle but fresh and fine, a scarce example of both the shade and variety. Cert. Alcuri (1990) Gi = £ 500+.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF

    Lot# : 4797 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by De La Rue 1863/64: 4 d. steel blue, a used sheet marginal example with large margins all round and showing the marginal lined watermark, lightly cancelled by part numeral obliterator in black. A delightful example of a scarce stamp. Signed Holcombe Gi = £ 300+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF

    Lot# : 4798 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by De La Rue 1863/64: 4 d. steel blue, a used example in a deep shade with large even margins all round, lightly cancelled by part numeral obliterator in black. A fine and scarce stamp. Cert. RPSL (1982) Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF

    Lot# : 4799 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by De La Rue 1863/64: 4 d. steel blue, a used example with good even margins all round, somewhat heavily cancelled by upright "1" numeral obliterator in black. Scarce shade. Certs. PFSA (1978), Peter Holcombe (1985) Gi = £ 300.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 4800 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by De La Rue 1863/64: 4 d. steel blue, a used example with good to large margins all round, variety "Watermark Inverted", lightly cancelled in black. A fresh and fine example of a scarce stamp. Signed A. Diena, P. Holcombe Gi = £ 375.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 80, March 1990, lot 5045.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 4801 Cape of Good Hope

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    Printed by De La Rue 1863/64: 4 d. deep blue, a used pyramid block of seven with large to touched margins all round and portions of two adjoining stamps, variety "Watermark Sideways", slight scissor cut in margin only at lower right, a crease and one or two minor wrinkles, nevertheless a most appealing and rare multiple. Cert. RPSL (1953) Gi = £ 900+.
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,000 CHF

    Lot# : 4802 Cape of Good Hope

    Printed by De La Rue 1863/64: 1 s. bright emerald green, a used example with good to large margins all round, cancelled by numeral "1" obliterator in black. A scarce and fine stamp: most elusive thus Gi = £ 750.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 4803 Cape of Good Hope

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    1863/64: De La Rue printing 4 d. deep blue and 1 s. emerald-green, each in unused square pairs with large even margins all round, fresh and fine, large part og., mounted on album page signed by Charlotte Hassel of Basel. Certs. Hunziker (1960) Gi = £ 1'600+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold
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