Plan of the City of Washington in the Territory of Columbia ceded by the States of Virginia And Maryland to the United States of America and by them established as the Seat of their Government, after the Year 1800. Rollinson sculp. N. York. Published by J. Reid L. Wayland and C. Smith 1795.
List No
5160.000
Note
State I of this map (State II lists only J. Reid as publisher). This map is taken from the first official plan of Washington published by Andrew Ellicott in 1792 (see Wheat & Brun 531). The Reid map is not an exact copy, with the title moved from the upper right to the lower left, several notes not included, and other elements moved. An exact copy of Reid's map appears in the London edition of Winterbotham's "View of the United States of America" (see our #3885). Howes gives precedence to the London edition, so it is not clear if Reid or Russell copied the Ellicott first. The Reid American Atlas index does not call for the Washington map, leading to the assumption that it was added to some copies afterwards, and speculation that it may have been sold as a separate. Scarce.
Varle, Charles P.
Philadelphia.
1802
Separate Map
Authors
Varle, Charles P.
Full Title
To The Citizens Of Philadelphia This New Plan Of The City And Its Environs Is respectfully dedicated By the Editor. 1802. P.C. Varle Geographer & Enginr. Del.
List No
5006.000
Note
A beautiful, early map of Philadelphia in full period color. The scale is given at 75 Perches to 1 inch. The city is shown from the Delaware River to the Schuylkil River with the environs on the north and south. 24 lettered references and 28 numbered references to important places and buildings are below the title and 24 wards are keyed in Roman numbers above the title. Many of the country houses and farms around the city are named, including Penn, Dr. Wistar, and other notable early residents. Three inset views show City Hall, the State House, Court House, Library, and Bank of the United States. The tile is surrounded by a decorative cartouche. The quality of the engraving is superb. Ristow mentions an undated edition that was possibly issued in the year Varle made the surveys, 1796, but more likely in 1802. Wheat and Brun list a c.1794 State I that has one less numbered building reference, no Roman numbered ward references, and "R. Scott Sculp. Philadelphia." This was Varle's first map published in the United States. Until 1807, Varle was known as Peter C. Varle, after 1807 he is known as Charles P. Varle.
Wheeler, G.M.
73. Part Of Southern Califor
…
1883
National Atlas
Authors
Wheeler, G.M.
Full Title
Part Of Southern California. Atlas Sheet No. 73. Issued Nov. 30th 1883. Weyss, Rock & Vell, Del. Expeditions of 1871, 1875-'76 & 1878 Under the Command of 1st. Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler. Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army. Executive Officers & Field Astronomers, U.S. Army: 1st. Lieuts. Eric Bergland, Corps of Engrs. and Rogers Birnie, 13th Infantry, 2nd Lieuts. C.W. Whipple, 13th Infantry and Willard Young, Corps of Engrs. Topographical Assistants: Louis Nell, Gilbert Thompson, Frank Carpenter, W.A. Cowles, F.A. Clark and G.H. Birnie. U.S. Geographical Surveys West Of The 100th Meridian.
List No
2738.082
Note
In hachures with light cream under-tint. Los Angeles shown at the bottom center of map.
Collot, George Henri Victor,
…
Plan of St. Lewis With the P
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1796
National Atlas
Authors
Collot, George Henri Victor, Tardieu, P.F.
Full Title
Plan of St. Lewis With the Project of an intrenched Camp French. Grave par Tardieu l'aine. PL. 27.
List No
4664.017
Note
One of the earliest maps of St. Louis, before the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Uncolored with scale in Fathoms. Map is numbered and lettered but has no accompanying key.
Collot, George Henri Victor,
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Map of the Country Of The Il
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1796
National Atlas
Authors
Collot, George Henri Victor, Tardieu, P.F.
Full Title
Map of the Country Of The Illinois. PL. 28.
List No
4664.018
Note
A superbly detailed map of the Mississippi River from the junction with the Illinois to the junction with the Kaskaskias River, especially good in the area around St. Louis. Uncolored.
Paul, Rene
Map Of The City Of St. Louis
…
1844
Pocket Map
Authors
Paul, Rene
Full Title
Map Of The City Of St. Louis Compiled from information in the possession of Rene Paul Esqr. 1844. Published By Twichel & Cook N.W. Cor. Main & Pine Sts. St. Louis Mo. Engraved at the Office of J.T. Hammond, By T. Twichel. N.W. Cor. Main & Pine Streets. St. Louis Mo.
List No
4197.001
Note
Second edition. In covers with printed paper label "Map of the City of St. Louis, 1844." Engraved map, with three vignettes, two of buildings and one of a steamboat on the Mississippi River. Table of population statistics and a key to the important buildings located on the map. Color coded by ward. A beautiful map, exquisitely colored, and scarce. Rene Paul, the city surveyor, first issued this map in 1842. In 1835 Paul did a larger map of St. Louis separately and for Eugene Charles Dupre's Atlas of the City and County of St. Louis (illustrated in Ristow p.296, Karrow 9-1553-4). This earlier map was lithographed by Lehman & Duval. Folded into dark brown cloth covers 13x8 with "Map Of The City Of St. Louis, 1844" printed in black on yellow paste down label.
Anderson, O.P. and Co.
City Of Seattle And Environs
…
1890
Separate Map
Authors
Anderson, O.P. and Co.
Full Title
Anderson's New Guide Map Of The City Of Seattle And Environs, Washington. Compiled From Latest Official Records By O.P. Anderson And Co. Engineers and Draughtsmen. July, 1890. L.H. Everts, Phila. Pa. Prepared For Eshelman, Llewellyn & Co. Investment Brokers, Seattle, Washington. Entered ... 1890, by O.P. Anderson & Co. ... Washington, D.C. (untitled inset of the Seattle vicinity).
List No
4653.000
Note
This is somewhat later in the year than the "Whitney" version of this map (see our #4336) and show more property developments and more coverage on the east side of town. The smaller scale inset map of western Washington state is eliminated. Map in color by area.
Blanchard, Rufus
Map Of Chicago.
1857
Pocket Map
Authors
Blanchard, Rufus
Full Title
Map Of Chicago. Rufus Blanchard, 52 La Salle Street. 1857.
List No
0079.001
Note
Rare pre fire map of the city. Wax engraved. One of the first maps that Blanchard produced himself, without Morse or others. With a list of Omnibus Lines, Legal Hack or Cab Fare, and Population. Uncolored. Map is folded into stamped brown cloth covers 15.5x10 with "Blanchard's Map Of Chicago. 1857" in gilt.
Colton, G.W.
Map Of Boston And Adjacent C
…
1856
World Atlas
Authors
Colton, G.W.
Full Title
Map Of Boston And Adjacent Cities. Published by J.H. Colton & Co. 172 William St. New York. Entered ... 1855 by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York. No. 13.
List No
0149.021
Note
In full color. Areas in the Boston Harbor and the Mill Dam are sketched in with roads and open space.
Colton, G.W.
Map Of New York And The Adja
…
1856
World Atlas
Authors
Colton, G.W.
Full Title
Map Of New York And The Adjacent Cities. (with) Continuation Of The City & County Of New York On A Reduced Scale. Published by J.H. Colton & Co. 172 William St. New York. Entered ... 1855 by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York. No. 17-18.
List No
0149.024
Note
In full color oriented with north to the right. Ellis Island, Governors Island and Blackwells (now Roosevelt) Islands are included.
Colton, G.W.
Philadelphia.
1856
World Atlas
Authors
Colton, G.W.
Full Title
Philadelphia. Published by J.H. Colton & Co. 172 William St. New York. Entered ... 1855 by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York. No. 21.
List No
0149.027
Note
In full color by area. Regions of the city are numbered but map lacks legend for them.
Colton, G.W.
Georgetown And The City Of W
…
1856
World Atlas
Authors
Colton, G.W.
Full Title
Georgetown And The City Of Washington The Capital Of The United States Of America. Entered ... 1855 by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York. No. 24.
List No
0149.030
Note
In full color by area. Three views are shown: Smithsonian Institution, The Capitol and the Washington Monument.
Colton, G.W.
The City Of St. Louis Missou
…
1856
World Atlas
Authors
Colton, G.W.
Full Title
The City Of St. Louis Missouri. (with) The City Of Chicago Illinois. Published By J.H. Colton & Co. No. 172 William St. New York. Entered ... 1855 by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York. No. 45.
List No
0149.050
Note
In full color by area. Numerous buildings are shown and labeled. Both maps inside decorative border.
Jefferys, Thomas
The Provinces of Massachuset
…
1776
National Atlas
Authors
Jefferys, Thomas
Full Title
A Map of the most Inhabited part of New England, containing the Provinces of Massachusetts Bay and New Hampshire, with the Colonies of Conecticut And Rhode Island, Divided into Counties and Townships: The Whole composed from Actual Surveys and its Situation adjusted by Astronomical Observations. (with) A Plan of the Town of Boston. November 29th 1774. Published according to Act by Thos. Jefferys Geographer to His Royal highness the Prince of Wales near Charing Cross. (Northern section)
List No
0346.017
Note
Northern part of map in two sheets. In outline color except for section to the west of the Connecticut River, which is in yellow.
Jefferys, Thomas
The Provinces of New York, a
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1776
National Atlas
Authors
Jefferys, Thomas
Full Title
The Provinces of New York, and New Jersey, with part of Pensilvania, and the Province of Quebec. Drawn by Major Holland, Engraved by Thomas Jefferys, Geographer to His Majesty. Corrected and Improved, from the Original Materials, By Governr. Pownall, Member of Parliament 1776. (with) three inset maps: A Chart Of The Mouth Of Hudson's River, from Sandy Hook to New York, A Plan Of The City Of New York, and Plan Of Amboy, With its Environs, from an Actual Survey. London. Printed for Robt Sayer & John Bennett ... 17 Augt. 1776.
List No
0346.020
Note
In outline color with the future Vermont in yellow. Land grants are shown directly south of the "Coughsaghrage or the Beaver Hunting Country Of The Confederate Indians." Hudson River inset shows soundings and New York City's plan includes numbered buildings and a list of references.
New Orleans Industrial and C
…
The World's Industrial And C
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1885
Separate Map
Authors
New Orleans Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition
Full Title
The World's Industrial And Cotton Centennial Exposition, New Orleans, La., U.S.A. Department of Installation. Plan No. 2 Map Of The City Of New Orleans Showing Location Of Exposition Grounds And All Approaches Thereto By Land & Water. C.A. Burke, Director General. Sam Mullen, Chief Of Department. Southern Lithc. Co. 38 Natchez St. N.O. (with 6 inset views and maps). (1885?)
List No
5324.000
Note
Without color. Inset maps include: Rail-Road Map Of Louisiana And Texas, Plan Of New Orleans in 1770 by Captn. Pittman of the British Army, and The Ground Plan. Two views show New Orleans in 1719, South Pass (Mississippi River), and Perspective View Of The Buildings And Grounds From The Northeast.
Security Savings Bank
Security Map And Street Rail
…
1908
Pocket Map
Authors
Security Savings Bank
Full Title
Security Map And Street Railway Guide of the City of Los Angeles and Vicinity with Map of Beaches and nearby Points of Interest. Copyright 1908 by Security Savings Bank Los Angeles, California ... Presented Free With Compliments Of Security Savings Bank. Security Bldg. Spring And Fifth Sts. (inset) Extension Of Hollywood. (inset) Extension Of Garvanza South Pasadena. (inset) Map Showing The "Shoestring" Annexed to the City of Los Angeles. (on verso, map of the Vicinity of Los Angeles) Security Map 1907. (on verso) Depot Lines.
List No
3032.001
Note
Early Los Angeles street guide showing the electric railways. Signed on plate in lower right "ok'd 2/20/08 J. Henry Wood." Map is folded into beige card board covers 18.5x10 with "Security Map And Street Railway Guide Of The City of Los Angeles And Vicinity With Map Of Beaches And Nearby Points Of Interest. Designed, Copyrighted And Published By Security Savings Bank Los Angeles, California Copyright 1908. J. Henry Wood Advertiser."
Thayer, H. L.
Thayer's Map of Denver Color
…
1879
Pocket Map
Authors
Thayer, H. L.
Full Title
Thayer's Map of Denver Colorado. Located to Tp. Nos 3&4 South Range No. 68 West Arapahoe County. Published by H.L Thayer. Real Estate Mining And Loan Agent Denver. 1879. Thayer's Map Publishing House ... No. 354-1/2 Lawrence Street. Entered ... 1878, by H.L. Thayer ... Washington.
List No
4841.001
Note
Very detailed early map of Denver and vicinity, with four vignettes of buildings and views. Shows land ownership. Has a General Directory of Offices, Churches, Schools, etc. on the left side, with a separate listing on the right side of Hotels and Places of Amusement. Entered in 1878 and probably the first edition. Phillips lists an 1874 map with the same title but by Thayer and Swindler and with slightly different dimensions. Thayer issued an 1883 Denver map titled "The City of Denver." Folded into brown cloth covers 15x9.5 with purple label reading "Thayer's Map Of Denver. Price, $1.50." in gold print. Scarce.
United States Coast Survey
Map of New-York Bay And Harb
…
1844
Chart Map
Authors
United States Coast Survey
Full Title
Map of New-York Bay And Harbor And The Environs. Founded upon a Trigonometrical Survey under the direction of F.R. Hassler Superintendent of the Survey Of The Coast Of The United States. Triangulation by James Ferguson and Edmund Blunt Assistants. The Hydrology ... Thomas R. Gedney ... Topography by C. Renard and T.A. Jenkins ... Published in 1844. Presented to The University of Vermont ... A.D. Bache Superintendent, Coast Survey.
List No
2491.000
Note
6 sheets, first engraved chart issued by the U.S. Coast Survey. Without color. Hassler's "Magnum Opus" was not completed until a year after his death. This huge chart is the first major production of the survey, begun by Hassler in response to critic's charges that he was not producing usable charts for navigators, and finished by Bache. A smaller single sheet version was issued in 1845.
United States Coast Survey
San Francisco & vicinity.
1853
Chart Map
Authors
United States Coast Survey
Full Title
U.S. Coast Survey A.D. Bache, Superintendent, City Of San Francisco And Its Vicinity California. From a Trigonometrical Survey by R.D. Cutts, Assistant. Topography by A.F. Rodgers Sub-assistant. Hydrography by the Party under the command of Lieut. James Alden U.S.N. Asst. 1853. U.S. Coast Survey Office. Price 50 Cents. Verified I.I. Stevens ... No. 627. Outlines and Topography engraved by Max. F.O. Strobel, Lettering by E.F. Woodward.
List No
3463.000
Note
Vogdes shows this as the first edition. Vogdes says that the survey was completed in April, 1852, and that the interior topography was taken from Eddy's official map of the city. We have a reproduction of an earlier state of the chart which has no soundings and is dated 1852, it says the plan of the city was taken from the map by Cooke and Le Count, there are differences in the piers and the buildings along the piers. We can find no reference for this earlier state. In the Annual Report of the Survey for 1853, another issue of the chart was published (litho) with the addition of more notes regarding tides in the upper left - this same chart was also issued (engraved on thin paper) in the collection of charts published by the survey in 1854. Map is without color.
United States Coast Survey
San Francisco Peninsula.
1869
Separate Map
Authors
United States Coast Survey
Full Title
San Francisco Peninsula. U.S. Coast Survey. Benjamin Peirce, Superintendent. 1869. Price $1.50. Verified J.E. Hilgard. Assist Coast Survey. In Charge of Office.
List No
2648.000
Note
Heavy paper chart, uses contour lines. This is one of the first Coast Survey charts that we have seen that uses contour lines, other than the 1859 City of San Francisco and Its Vicinity (see our copy). Map without color. Published as map #14 in the "Report of the Superintendent of the United States Coast Survey, Showing the Progress of the Survey During the Year 1869." The report was finally published in 1872 and was the House of Representatives report from the 41st Congress, 2d Session, Ex. Doc. No. 206.
Colton, J. H.
City and County Of New - Yor
…
1836
Wall Map
Authors
Colton, J. H.
Full Title
Topographical Map Of The City and County Of New - York, and the adjacent Country: With Views in the border of the principal Buildings and interesting Scenery of the Island. Published By J.H. Colton & Co. No. 4 Spruce St. New-York. 1836. Engraved & Printed by S. Stiles & Company, New-York. Entered ... 1836, by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York.
List No
2784.000
Note
1st ed., 2nd state. Stokes: "This is one of the most beautiful nineteenth century plans or maps of Manhattan Island, and is full of interesting information, It is perhaps the last example of really artistic map-making, as applied to Manhattan Island." Ristow believes that Burr may have drawn this map based on similarities between it and the Burr New York City map that appeared in Burr's New York State Atlas of 1829. Accompanied by the "Summary History.." Stokes describes his copy of the 1st edition as not listing Madison Square and some other differences between the 1836 and 1841 editions which would lead one to conclude that this copy is slightly later than 1836 (it shows Madison Square which was established in 1837) - apparently an unrecorded 2nd state of the first edition. Without color or top and bottom rollers.
Dripps, Matthew
City of New York Extending N
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1852
Wall Map
Authors
Dripps, Matthew
Full Title
Map of the City of New York Extending Northward to Fiftieth St. Surveyed and drawn by John F. Harrison C.E. Published by M. Dripps...1852.
List No
2620.000
Note
2nd ed., 1st map to show all NY lots & buildings. Precursor of the fire maps first published by Perris in 1852, later by Sanborn and Bromley. Border has views of important city buildings.
Arnold, T. J. (Thomas Jeffer
…
Map exhibiting the salt mars
…
1874
Chart Map, Wall Map
Authors
Arnold, T. J. (Thomas Jefferson), d. 1878, California. Board of State Harbor Commissioners for San Francisco Harbor
Full Title
Map exhibiting the salt marsh, tide and submerged lands disposed of by the State of California in and adjacent to the bays of San Francisco and San Pablo and now subject to reclamation. Prepared from maps of the U.S. Coast Survey & official records by order of the Board of State Harbor Commissioners for the United States Commissioners on San Francisco Harbor. By T.J. Arnold, engineer of the sea wall. 1874. U.S. Commissioners Rear Admiral John Rodgers, Major G.H. Mendell, Prof. George Davidson. State Harbor Commissioners Samuel Soule, T.D. Mathewson, D.C. McRuer. Britton Rey & Co. Lith. S.F.
List No
4469.000
Note
This map shows the shoreline property sold by the state to private parties and "now subject to reclamation" (i.e. ready to be filled). The Vogdes map is probably later. An unusual view of the bay, with east at the top, shows water depths. With black top and bottom rollers. With full printed color in subtle tan shades. Printed on 2 sheets. David Rumsey copy mounted as one sheet, backed with cloth.
Chevalier, August
The "Chevalier" ... Map of S
…
1911
Wall Map
Authors
Chevalier, August
Full Title
The "Chevalier" Commercial, Pictorial and Tourist Map of San Francisco From Latest U.S. Gov. and Official Surveys. Designed-Engraved And Copyrighted By Aug. Chevalier, Lithographer Publisher, San Francisco ... copyrighted 1911 ...
List No
0140.000
Note
1st edition was 1903. A very beautiful map of San Francisco showing contour lines, all important buildings and public improvements are drawn in vignettes on the map. At the bottom of the map is the publisher's statement: "This Map is an Improved and Enlarged Edition of The Commercial Pictorial and Tourist Map of San Francisco Copyrighted Dec. 1903 by August Chevalier. Similar Maps For Other Cities in the U.S. Are Being Made." "The Exposition City 1915"
California. Office of State
…
Los Angeles & San Bernardino
…
1880
Manuscript Map
Authors
California. Office of State Engineer, Hall, Wm. Ham. (William Hammond)
Full Title
Los Angeles & San Bernardino topography. Wm. H. Hall, State Engineer, Sacramento. (circa 1880)
List No
3451.000
Note
Beautiful hand drawn map of the Los Angles-San Bernardino Basin. Pen-and-ink and pencil. Relief shown by hachures. It appears to be a base map on a scale of two miles to an inch, probably preliminary (several of Hall's notations on the edges indicate corrections needed to the topography) and earlier than the 1888 Report titled "Irrigation in California" that had 15 maps that may have been derived from this map. It may also have served as the base for "Drainage area map to accompany report on irrigation and water supply in California" by Wm. Ham. Hall, State Engineer. (188-?). Hall was a famous engineer who was the first state engineer and was responsible for many of the early state water projects (see California Water Atlas). This map does not have any names drawn in except for a few towns, rivers, or railroads lightly penciled in. All the land divisions and city plats are indicated, with mountains, rivers, railroads, roads, arroyos and shorelines shown. Hall also published four maps of the San Joaquin Valley in 1886 (see WH's copy) separately (see Calfornia Water Atlas p.26). "VI." Title and cartographer from verso. "14" on verso.
Rand McNally and Company
Boston.
1897
World Atlas
Authors
Rand McNally and Company
Full Title
Rand, McNally & Co.'s indexed atlas of the world map of Boston. Rand, McNally & Co's New business atlas map of Boston. Copyright, 1891, by Rand, McNally & Co., Chicago. (1897)
List No
3565.071
Note
Col. map. Shows major buildings, parks, cemeteries, etc. Insets: Environs of Boston. Scale (ca. 1:140,000) -- Business portion of Boston. Scale (ca. 1:5,600). Title in margin: Rand, McNally & Company's indexed atlas of the world.
Rand McNally and Company
Philadelphia.
1897
World Atlas
Authors
Rand McNally and Company
Full Title
Rand, McNally & Co.'s indexed atlas of the world map of Philadelphia. Rand, McNally & Co's New business atlas map of Philadelphia. Copyright, 1891, by Rand, McNally & Co. ... Engravers, Chicago. (1897)
List No
3565.081
Note
Col. map. Shows major buildings, parks, cemeteries, ferries, etc. Includes table of piers on Delaware River. Inset: Philadelphia and vicinity. Scale (ca. 1:125,000). Title in margin: Rand, McNally & Company's indexed atlas of the world.
Rand McNally and Company
Washington, D.C.
1897
World Atlas
Authors
Rand McNally and Company
Full Title
Rand, McNally & Co.'s indexed atlas of the world map of Washington, D.C. Rand, McNally & Co's New business atlas map of Washington, D.C. Copyright, 1893, by Rand, McNally & Co. (Chicago, 1897)
List No
3565.084
Note
Col. map. Shows major buildings, parks, cemeteries, etc. Title in margin: Rand, McNally & Company's indexed atlas of the world.
Rand McNally and Company
New Orleans.
1897
World Atlas
Authors
Rand McNally and Company
Full Title
Rand, McNally & Co.'s indexed atlas of the world map of New Orleans. Rand, McNally & Co's New business atlas map of New Orleans. Copyright, 1892, by Rand, McNally & Co. (Chicago, 1897)
List No
3565.099
Note
Col. map. Shows major buildings, parks, cemeteries, ferries, etc. Includes inset at reduced scale. Title in margin: Indexed atlas of the world.
Rand McNally and Company
Chicago.
1897
World Atlas
Authors
Rand McNally and Company
Full Title
Rand, McNally & Co.'s indexed atlas of the world street guide map of Chicago. Rand, McNally & Co's map of Chicago and suburbs. Copyright, 1890 by Rand, McNally & Co. (Chicago, 1897)
List No
3565.111
Note
Col. map. Shows major buildings, parks, cemeteries, etc. Inset: Map of the business portion of Chicago, showing railroad depots. Title in margin: Rand, McNally & Company's indexed atlas of the world.
Rand McNally and Company
St. Louis.
1897
World Atlas
Authors
Rand McNally and Company
Full Title
Rand, McNally & Co.'s indexed atlas of the world map of St. Louis. Rand, McNally & Co.'s new business atlas map of St. Louis. Copyright, 1894 ... Rand, McNally & Co., Engravers, Chicago. (1897)
List No
3565.128
Note
Col. map. Shows major buildings, cemeteries, parks, etc. Inset: Map of St. Louis and vicinity. Scale (ca. 1:200,000). Title in margin: Rand, McNally & Company's indexed atlas of the world.
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