151 records – page 1 of 7.

Pacific coastal liners

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary790
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Newell, Gordon R.
Williamson, Joe
Edition
Autographed ed.
Publication Date
c1959
Call Number
387.5 NEW
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
387.5 NEW
Edition
Autographed ed.
Author
Newell, Gordon R.
Williamson, Joe
Place of Publication
Seattle
Publisher
Superior Pub. Co.
Publication Date
c1959
Physical Description
192 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Inscription
"Property of John Thomson / 7231 E. Broadway / Vancouver BC", handwritten in ink on inside of front cover.
Library Subject (LOC)
Steamboats
Coastwise shipping--Pacific Coast (North America)
Passenger ships--Pacific Coast (North America)
Notes
Includes index.
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Fill 'er up! : the story of fifty years of motoring

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary797
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Partridge, Bellamy, 1877-1960
Publication Date
c1952
Call Number
388.4 PAR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
388.4 PAR
Author
Partridge, Bellamy, 1877-1960
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
c1952
Physical Description
x, 235 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"Sheridan and Ernest Street / 3049 Walter Ave, / South Burnaby, B.C. / from / Uncle Will Pound / Christmas 1954", handwritten in ink on inside of front cover.
Library Subject (LOC)
Automobiles--History
Automobile driving
Notes
Includes index.
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Trees, shrubs and flowers to know in British Columbia

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary887
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
Edition
1st pbk. ed.
Publication Date
c1952
1974
Call Number
582 LYO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
046095301x
9780460953016
Call Number
582 LYO
Edition
1st pbk. ed.
Author
Lyons, C. P. (Chester Peter), 1915-
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
J. M. Dent & Sons (Canada)
Publication Date
c1952
1974
Physical Description
194 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Seed-bearing plants
Notes
Includes index.
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Oldtime steam cars

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary910
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Bentley, John, 1908-
Publication Date
c1953
Call Number
629.2 BEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
629.2 BEN
Author
Bentley, John, 1908-
Place of Publication
Greenwich, Conn.
Publisher
Fawcett
Publication Date
c1953
Series
A Fawcett book ; no. 196
Physical Description
144 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"J.H. ROBINS / 3525 DOVER ST / BURNABY BC", handwritten in ink on cover.
Library Subject (LOC)
Automobiles--History
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Famous old cars

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary911
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Bowman, Hank Wieand
Publication Date
c1957
Call Number
629.2 BOW
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
629.2 BOW
Author
Bowman, Hank Wieand
Place of Publication
Greenwich, Conn.
Publisher
Fawcett
Publication Date
c1957
Series
A Fawcett Book ; no. 359
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"J.H. ROBINS / 3525 DOVER ST. / BURNABY BC.", handwritten in ink on front cover.
Library Subject (LOC)
Automobiles--History
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Classic cars and antiques

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary912
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Bowman, Hank Wieand
Gottlieb, Robert J.
Publication Date
c1953
Call Number
629.2 BOW
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
629.2 BOW
Author
Bowman, Hank Wieand
Gottlieb, Robert J.
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, Calif.
Publisher
Trend Books
Publication Date
c1953
Series
Trend book ; no. 111
Physical Description
144 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"J.H. ROBINS 3525 DOVER ST BURNABY BC", handwritten in ink on front cover.
"J H ROBINS / 3529 DOVER ST / BURNABY BC", handwritten in red pencil on inside of front cover.
Library Subject (LOC)
Automobiles--History
Automobiles--Maintenance and repair
Notes
Includes index.
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Henry's wonderful Model T, 1908-1927

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary914
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Clymer, Floyd, 1895-1970
Publication Date
c1955
Call Number
629.2 CLY COPY 1
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
629.2 CLY COPY 1
Author
Clymer, Floyd, 1895-1970
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Bonanza Books
Publication Date
c1955
Physical Description
219 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Inscription
"Donated by / Don L. Lamb / June 18, 2004 / XBV", handwritten in pencil on cover page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Ford Model T automobile
Notes
3 copies held : copy 1.
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The shocking history of advertising

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary948
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Turner, E. S. (Ernest Sackville), 1909-2006
Publication Date
c1953
Call Number
659.1 TUR
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
659.1 TUR
Author
Turner, E. S. (Ernest Sackville), 1909-2006
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Publication Date
c1953
Physical Description
vi, 288 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"DONATED BY / JOHN BURTON / ON OCTOBER 2, 1989 / (SEE BV989.32)", handwritten in pencil on inside of front cover.
Library Subject (LOC)
Advertising
Object History
Donor purchased book in 1935 for $1.00 from Ainsworth's Book Store on Pender Street in Vancouver.
Notes
Includes index.
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This was sawmilling

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary954
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Andrews, Ralph W. (Ralph Warren), 1897-1988
Publication Date
c1957
Call Number
674 AND
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
674 AND
Author
Andrews, Ralph W. (Ralph Warren), 1897-1988
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Bonanza
Publication Date
c1957
Physical Description
176 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Sawmills
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Palliser's model homes : showing a variety of designs for model dwellings

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary993
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Palliser, Palliser & Co.
Publication Date
[197_?]
c1878
Call Number
720.9 PAL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
720.9 PAL
Author
Palliser, Palliser & Co.
Place of Publication
[Watkins Glen, N.Y.]
Publisher
American Life Foundation
Publication Date
[197_?]
c1878
Series
Library of Victorian culture.
Physical Description
83 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Architecture
Notes
Reprint of the 1878 ed. published by Palliser, Palliser, Bridgeport, Conn.
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On photography : a source book of photo history in facsimile

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1069
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Newhall, Beaumont, 1908-1993
Publication Date
c1956
Call Number
770.9 NEW
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
770.9 NEW
Author
Newhall, Beaumont, 1908-1993
Place of Publication
Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Publisher
Century House
Publication Date
c1956
Physical Description
192 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Photography--History
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Treatise on the military band

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1071
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Adkins, H. E. (Hector Ernest), 1885-1962
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Publication Date
c1958
Call Number
785.06 ADK
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
785.06 ADK
Edition
2nd rev. ed.
Author
Adkins, H. E. (Hector Ernest), 1885-1962
Place of Publication
London ; Toronto
Publisher
Boosey
Publication Date
c1958
Physical Description
xi, 326 p. : ill., music ; 24 cm.
Inscription
"Gordon Candler", hand written in ink on cover page of book. "G. Candler / PIANO TUNING & REPAIRING / 3035 -EAST 29th AVENUE / VANCOUVER 12, B.C. / Phone: 433-1481" stamped in ink on cover page of book. "G. Candler / 6826 BALMORAL ST. / BURNABY 1, B.C. / 524-6283" stamped in ink on cover page of book.
Library Subject (LOC)
Music
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The player piano : an historical scrapbook

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1077
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Roehl, Harvey N.
Publication Date
c1958
Call Number
789 ROE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
789 ROE
Author
Roehl, Harvey N.
Place of Publication
Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Publisher
Century House
Publication Date
c1958
Physical Description
[112] p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Player piano--History
Player piano--Construction
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This was seafaring : a sea chest of salty memories

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1090
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Andrews, Ralph W. (Ralph Warren), 1897-1988
Kirwin, Harry A., 1891-1988
Edition
1st ed.
Publication Date
c1955
Call Number
910.4 AND
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
910.4 AND
Edition
1st ed.
Author
Andrews, Ralph W. (Ralph Warren), 1897-1988
Kirwin, Harry A., 1891-1988
Place of Publication
Seattle
Publisher
Superior Pub. Co.
Publication Date
c1955
Physical Description
168 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Inscription
"Property of John Thomson / 7231 E. Broadway / Vancouver B.C. / 298 - 8861", handwritten in ink on inside of front cover.
Library Subject (LOC)
Seafaring life
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British Columbia official centennial record, 1858-1958, a century of progress

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1109
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
c1957
Call Number
971.1 BRI
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
971.1 BRI
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Evergreen Press
Publication Date
c1957
Physical Description
174 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
British Columbia--Centennial celebrations, etc.
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Historical prints of American cities

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1172
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Freeman, Larry, 1904-1995
Publication Date
c1952
Call Number
973 FRE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
973 FRE
Author
Freeman, Larry, 1904-1995
Place of Publication
Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Publisher
Century House
Publication Date
c1952
Physical Description
100 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Engraving, American
United States--Pictorial works
United States--Description and travel
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British Columbia : a history

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1249
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Ormsby, Margaret A. (Margaret Anchoretta), 1909-
Publication Date
c1958
Call Number
971.1 ORM
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
971.1 ORM
Author
Ormsby, Margaret A. (Margaret Anchoretta), 1909-
Place of Publication
[Toronto]
Publisher
Macmillans in Canada
Publication Date
c1958
Physical Description
558 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Inscription
"This copy / of the first edition of / BRITISH COLUMBIA: A HISTORY / by Margaret A. Ormsby / is presented / with the compliments of / The British Columbia / Centennial Committee", printed on sheet inserted in front cover pages.
Library Subject (LOC)
British Columbia--History
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 527 - 534) and index.
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Wait and hope: or Ben Bradford's motto

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1641
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Publication Date
c1877
Call Number
813.4 ALG
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV985.4038.1
Call Number
813.4 ALG
Author
Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
John C. Winston
Publication Date
c1877
Series
Brave and Bold Series
Physical Description
242 p. : ill.
Inscription
"To Lewis / From Rod / Xmas 1912", handwritten in ink on front end page "ALLAN EARLE / ALLAN L. EARLE / 1024 5TH AVE", stamped in purple on front page
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--19th century
Juvenile fiction
Notes
frontispiece only
list of other series written by author on title page verso.
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Second book on analytic anatomy, physiology and hygiene, human and comparative: for academies, grammar schools and families

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2017
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Cutter, Calvin, 1807-1873?
Publication Date
c1871
Call Number
612 CUT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV980.2.35
Call Number
612 CUT
Author
Cutter, Calvin, 1807-1873?
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J. B. Lippincott Company
Publication Date
c1871
Printer
Lippincott's Press
Physical Description
310 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
Inside front page torn, partially stuck to cover "G. S Rayner, 58 Fernwood, Victor(ia)" (page torn) "Alex Moon, Victoria, B.C." written in ink (crossed out) "B.C. Lunn" written in ink
Library Subject (LOC)
Physiology
Physiology--Textbooks
Notes
"With numerous illustrations."
Includes index.
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Froggy's little brother

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2414
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Brenda
Publication Date
c1875
Call Number
823.8 BRE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV976.230.24
Call Number
823.8 BRE
Author
Brenda
Contributor
Cheshire, William
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
John F. Shaw And Co.
Publication Date
c1875
Physical Description
199, [14] p. : ill.
Inscription
"Aberdeen School Board. / CONTINUATION EVENING CLASSES." printed on label "A", handwritten, then "Prize / AWARDED TO", printed "Kate Moir / Causeway End", handwritten "School, / for EXCELLENCE in", printed "the general work of the class. / Helen A. May", handwritten "Teacher.", printed "Thomas Hector", stamped signature "Clerk of the Board", printed "24th March", handwritten "1899", "18" printed, "99" handwritten
Library Subject (LOC)
Fiction--19th century
Notes
Pseudonym for Georgina Castle Smith (nee Meyrick).
Cheshire, W. (illustrator)
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Progressive music lessons : a course of instruction prepared for the use of public schools. Third book

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2776
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Loomis, George Brace, 1833-1887
Edition
Rev. ed.
Publication Date
c1875
Call Number
781.4 LOO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV973.18.9
Call Number
781.4 LOO
Edition
Rev. ed.
Author
Loomis, George Brace, 1833-1887
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Co
Publication Date
c1875
Physical Description
144 p. ; 18 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
School songbooks
Music--Instruction and study--Juvenile
Notes
Includes index.
Music with lyrics.
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Hygienic physiology: with special reference to the use of alcoholic drinks and narcotics

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary2967
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886
Edition
Enl. ed. with sel. rea.
Publication Date
1888
c1884
c1872
Call Number
612 STE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
HV972.113.4
Call Number
612 STE
Edition
Enl. ed. with sel. rea.
Author
Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
American Book Company
Publication Date
1888
c1884
c1872
Series
Pathfinder physiology
Printer
A.S. Barnes & Co.
Physical Description
xiv, 276 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Inscription
"XIII" written above "150" on inside front page in pencil.
Library Subject (LOC)
Physiology
Hygiene
Notes
"Being a revised edition of the author's Fourteen Weeks in Human Physiology."
"Edited for the use of Schools, in accordance with the recent Legislation upon Temperance Instruction."
Includes index and a glossary.
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Thirty years, 1922-1952 : the story of the Communist movement in Canada

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3334
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Buck, Tim
Publication Date
c1952
Call Number
329.971 BUC
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV991.38.2
Call Number
329.971 BUC
Author
Buck, Tim
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Progress Pub.
Publication Date
c1952
Printer
Eveready Printers Ltd.
Physical Description
224 p. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"Jeff Amy" -- handwritten in red ink on first page "Brought by BVM at the Book Shop Penticton Oct 1991 / $ 5.35" -- handwritten in pencil on title page verso.
Library Subject (LOC)
Communist Party of Canada
Communism--Canada
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Elsie's Children

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3558
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Publication Date
c1877
Call Number
813.4 FIN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV997.45.2
Call Number
813.4 FIN
Author
Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Place of Publication
London, England
Publisher
George Routledge And Sons, Ltd.
Publication Date
c1877
Series
The Elsie books
Printer
W. Jolly and Sons
Physical Description
340 p. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"Mrs. W. Whiting" [handwritten in black ink on page opposing front pastedown]
Library Subject (LOC)
Christian life
Family--Fiction
Juvenile fiction
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Object History
This series of 26 "Elsie" girls books are said, by the donor, to have been purchased by Jesse Love and his son in law Wallace (Flash) Whiting for the youngest of Jesse and Martha Love's children Hannah Victoria (Girlie) Love, age 10 at the time, and Annie (Love) Whiting's daughter Edith, age 8 at the time. The book series seems to have made their way through some of Jesse Love's daughter's children. Mrs. Whiting. Sarah (Love) Parker, daughter of Jesse Love, even named her daughter Elsie (Parker) Hughes after the main character of the series. The books seem to have made their way through the children and grand children of Annie (Love) and Wallace Whiting. The were donated by Edna Whiting, the daughter in law of Alfred Whiting, one of Annie's sons.
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Elsie's womanhood

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3577
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Publication Date
c1875
Call Number
813.4 FIN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV997.45.21
Call Number
813.4 FIN
Author
Finley, Martha, 1828-1909
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
George Routledge And Sons, Ltd.
Publication Date
c1875
Series
The Elsie books
Printer
W. Jolly & Sons
Physical Description
406 p. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"2nd book" [handwritten on front pastedown in pencil]
Library Subject (LOC)
Christian life
Family--Fiction
Juvenile fiction
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Object History
This artifact has been passed down to all the girls in subsequent generations of the family, eventually to the donor, Mrs. Whiting. This series of 26 "Elsie" girls books are said, by the donor, to have been purchased by Jesse Love and his son in law Wallace (Flash) Whiting for the youngest of Jesse and Martha Love's children Hannah Victoria (Girlie) Love, age 10 at the time, and Annie (Love) Whiting's daughter Edith, age 8 at the time. The book series seems to have made their way through some of Jesse Love's daughter's children. Mrs. Whiting. Sarah (Love) Parker, daughter of Jesse Love, even named her daughter Elsie (Parker) Hughes after the main character of the series. The books seem to have made their way through the children and grand children of Annie (Love) and Wallace Whiting. The were donated by Edna Whiting, the daughter in law of Alfred Whiting, one of Annie's sons.
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