Georges DUHAMEL

Georges DUHAMEL

Born30 juin 1884
Died13 avril 1966
LanguageFrench
NationalityFrance
Biologiste, médecin et auteur français. Élu le 21 novembre 1935 membre de l'Académie française. Élu le 27 mai 1944 membre de l'Académie des sciences morales et politiques
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DUHAMEL, Georges
  1. [LIBERATION DE PARIS] La semaine héroïque 19-25 août 1944
    Robert DOISNEAU, Georges DUHAMEL (Pref.)

    [LIBERATION DE PARIS] La semaine héroïque 19-25 août 1944[LIBERATION OF PARIS] The Heroic Week, 19–25 August 1944]

    S.E.P.E|Paris 1944|15.5 x 23.6 cm|Reliure de l'éditeur

    First edition illustrated with original photographs by Robert Doisneau, Marcel Arthaud, Pierre Jahan, Jean Roubier, Pierre Roughol, René Zuber, and Suzanne Laroche.

    Publisher’s binding in full tricolour boards, smooth spine without lettering, slightly faded, upper cover decorated with a celebrated photograph by Robert Doisneau, minor spotting to the boards.

    A pleasing copy.

    €150
  2. Carte de visite autographe à en-tête de l'Académie française à propos de son ouvrage Civilisation, prix Goncourt 1918
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Carte de visite autographe à en-tête de l'Académie française à propos de son ouvrage Civilisation, prix Goncourt 1918

    Paris 21 Novembre 1954|13.50 x 10.50 cm|une carte de visite
    Printed visiting card of academician Georges Duhamel on which he added, on recto and verso, these few words for the attention of a certain Peillard, proofreader, concerning an article about his pacifist work "Civilisation" which won the Prix Goncourt in 1918:
    "21 November 1954.
    My dear Peillard, here is the article about my Prix Goncourt. I would like, if you have time, to proofread it. If you are pressed for time, do the correction yourself. And thank you in advance. For your wife and you, my faithful thoughts. GDuhamel."
    Light worming without consequence to head of recto of the card.
    €120
  3. Carte de visite autographe à en-tête de la l'Académie française
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Carte de visite autographe à en-tête de la l'Académie française

    Paris 6 Janvier 1955|13.50 x 10.50 cm|une carte de visite
    Printed calling card of academician Georges Duhamel on which he has added, on the front, these few words for a certain Peillard, notably about his health problems:
    "Mon cher Peillard, Je vous renvoie sans attendre les épreuve reçues au dernier courrier. Je viens de passer dans mon lit presque tout le temps des fêtes. J'ai beaucoup souffert d'une de ces crises de rhumatisme qui m'empêchent pour l'instant de poser le pied par terre et même de goûter le repos du lit. Je me relève, depuis hier ; mais je ne sortirai pas avant la semaine prochaine. Trouvez ici mes voeux les plus cordiaux pour madame Peillard et vous-même. Ma femme me dit de joindre ses voeux aux...
    €120
  4. Vie des martyrs 1914-1916
    Edmond LAJOUX, Georges DUHAMEL

    Vie des martyrs 1914-1916[Lives of the Martyrs, 1914–1916]

    Guilhot|Paris 1946|25.2 x 32.5 cm|En feuilles sous chemise et étui

    Illustrated edition featuring original lithographs by Edmond Lajoux, one of 40 numbered copies printed on Rives wove paper.

    A pleasing copy, complete with its slipcase and chemise, both partially and lightly sunned, a minor condition issue.

    The slipcase is slightly split at the upper edge.

    As called for in the limitation statement, our copy retains the black suite of the illustrations as well as an original preparatory artwork for the illustrations.

    Our copy is further exceptionally enriched with an original signed colour watercolour by Edmond Lajoux depicting a column of French infantrymen carrying their packs and...

    €500
  5. L'acide thyminique dans la thérapeutique des maladies goutteuses
    Georges DUHAMEL

    L'acide thyminique dans la thérapeutique des maladies goutteuses

    Vigot frères|Paris 1909|16 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition of Georges Duhamel's medical thesis, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Covers and spine slightly and marginally browned without gravity, otherwise rare and handsome copy.
    Autograph inscription dated 1922 and signed by Georges Duhamel to Edouard Champion: "A mon ami Edouard Champion, savant, lettré, actif et courageux chevalier des belles lettres, cet ouvrage où je le prie de ne jamais mettre le nez. Duhamel." (To my friend Edouard Champion, scholar, man of letters, active and courageous knight of fine literature, this work in which I beg him never to poke his nose. Duhamel.)
    €300
  6. La confession de minuit
    BERTHOLD-MAHN, Georges DUHAMEL

    La confession de minuit

    Henri Jonquières|Paris 1926|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    Edition illustrated with 31 original black lithographs by Berthold-Mahn, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe copies after 10 on Japan paper.
    Adhesive paper residue at head and foot of endpapers, two small lacks at head and foot of first cover, handsome copy.


    €150
  7. Vie des martyrs
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Vie des martyrs

    René Kieffer|Paris 1924|13 x 25.50 cm|relié
    First edition under this title, one of 500 numbered copies on white laid paper containing a state of the etchings.
    Full old rose morocco binding, spine with four wide false raised bands decorated with fillets and compartments with cherry branch designs stamped in blind, boards decorated with a large plate framed with fillets representing a war helmet abandoned in a landscape of ruins surmounted by a cherry branch, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding signed Kieffer.
    Work illustrated with etchings and wood engravings by Paul Baudier.
    Large manuscript signature of Georges Duhamel on the half-title page.
    Handsome copy well...
    €500
  8. Tel qu'en lui-même...
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Tel qu'en lui-même...

    Mercure de France|Paris 1932|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on pure laid paper Lafuma
    Handsome copy with full margins, a shadow at the head of the dedication left by a bookseller's description label.
    Autograph inscription dated and signed by Georges Duhamel to Monsieur Loret: "... qui guide notre barque par de très mauvais temps..."
    €70
  9. Des légendes, des batailles
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Des légendes, des batailles

    Edition de "L'abbaye"|Paris 1907|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on edition laid paper, only 10 copies printed on Japan paper in deluxe format.
    Spine and covers marginally and lightly browned, tiny corner tears to covers, handsome interior condition.
    Rare copy of Georges Duhamel's first work.
    Autograph inscription dated 1920 signed by Georges Duhamel to Ronald Davis: "... ce livre déjà ancien..." ["... this already old book..."]
    €200
  10. La nuit d'orage
    Georges DUHAMEL

    La nuit d'orage

    Mercure de France|Paris 1927|13.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper.
    Half mint green shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands, date at foot, marbled paper boards, olive paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved.
    Handsome full-margined copy.
    €50
  11. Délibérations
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Délibérations

    Les cahiers de Paris|Paris 1925|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, deluxe copies after 25 Madagascar.
    Fine copy.
    €40
  12. Entretiens dans le tumulte. Chronique contemporaine 1918-1919
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Entretiens dans le tumulte. Chronique contemporaine 1918-1919

    Mercure de France|Paris 1919|14.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 329 numbered copies on Holland paper, deluxe issue after 97 Japan copies.
    A pale dampstain to the margin at the foot of the first leaves, some deckled edges slightly sunned at corners, otherwise handsome full-margined copy.
    €30
  13. Les hommes abandonnés
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Les hommes abandonnés

    Mercure de France|Paris 1921|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1625 numbered copies on vergé paper Lafuma, the only large paper copies after 387 on Hollande paper.
    A good copy.
    €30
  14. La nuit d'orage
    Georges DUHAMEL

    La nuit d'orage

    Mercure de France|Paris 1927|13 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper.
    Half chocolate shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, olive paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved.
    Handsome copy with full margins.
    €50
  15. Remarques sur les Mémoires imaginaires
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Remarques sur les Mémoires imaginaires

    Mercure de France|Paris 1933|14 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper.
    Half chocolate shagreen binding with corners, spine with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, olive paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved.
    Handsome copy with full margins.
    €50
  16. Chronique de Paris aux temps des Pasquier
    Georges DUHAMEL, René HÉRON DE VILLEFOSSE

    Chronique de Paris aux temps des Pasquier

    Union Latine d'Edition|Paris 1951|19.50 x 24.50 cm|broché
    First edition published in a small number of copies on Renage paper.
    Illustrations and commentary by Berthold Mahn.
    Handsome copy.
    €50
  17. Mémorial de Cauchois
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Mémorial de Cauchois

    Editions de La Belle page|Paris 1927|14 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 750 copies, ours one of 658 numbered copies on Arches blanc paper.
    Work illustrated with three wood engravings by J. Kéfalinos.
    Handsome copy.
    €40
  18. The first edition of the 1918 Prix Goncourt, inscribed and enriched with an autograph letter to a member of the Goncourt jury
    Civilisation 1914-1917
    Georges DUHAMEL, sous le pseudonyme de Denis THEVENIN

    Civilisation 1914-1917[Civilization 1914–1917]

    Mercure de France|Paris 1918|12 x 18.8 cm|Relié

    First edition, one of the review copies.

    Half shagreen binding with corners in burgundy, spine with four raised bands ruled in black, date gilt at foot, slight but harmless fading to the spine and margins of the boards, gilt-embossed paper-covered boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine (restored) preserved, top edge gilt.

    Rare dated inscription by Georges Duhamel signed with his real surname: "A Paul Souday hommage dévoué. GDuhamel avril 1918."

    Our copy is further enriched with an autograph letter dated 16 December 1918, mounted on a stub, addressed to Paul Souday—though not mentioned by name—in which Duhamel...

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  22. Suzanne et les jeunes Hommes
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Suzanne et les jeunes Hommes

    Mercure de France|Paris 1941|12.50 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 95 numbered copies on laid paper, deluxe copy with 95 Holland.
    Half brown shagreen binding with corners, spine slightly faded with five raised bands decorated with cold fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.

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  23. Cécile parmi nous
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Cécile parmi nous

    Mercure de France|Paris 1938|12 x 19 cm|relié
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on laid paper.
    Half brown shagreen binding with corners, spine slightly faded with five raised bands set with cold fillets, marbled paper boards, endpapers and pastedowns, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.

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  26. Le miracle
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Le miracle

    Les Amis d'Edouard|Paris 1919|12.50 x 16.50 cm|relié
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  29. La confession de minuit
    Georges DUHAMEL, François ANGELI

    La confession de minuit

    La Palatine|Genève [Geneva] 1944|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    New edition, one of the numbered copies.
    Pleasant copy despite a small tear in the back.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Georges Duhamel to Gilbert Kempf.
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  30. Les livres du bonheur
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Les livres du bonheur

    Mercure de France|Paris 1950|15 x 21 cm|broché
    New edition, one of the numbered copies on white vellum.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph dedication dated and signed by Georges Duhamel to Gilbert Kempf.
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  31. Lapointe et Ropiteau
    Frans MASEREEL, Georges DUHAMEL

    Lapointe et Ropiteau

    Editions du Sablier|Genève [Geneva] 1919|12 x 17 cm|broché
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  33. Scènes de la vie future
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Scènes de la vie future

    Mercure de France|Paris 1930|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    first edition on plain paper.
    Original signed and signed autograph from Georges Duhamel to Georges Crucy.
    A small lack in the back, clear discharges of red traces on the second board, annotations in pencil on the last guard.
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  36. Mémorial de Cauchois
    Jean KEFALINOS, Georges DUHAMEL

    Mémorial de Cauchois

    Editions de La Belle page|Paris 1927|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition printed in 658 numbered copies on vélin blanc paper.
    With 3 original etchings by Jean Kéfalinos.
    A good copy.
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  38. Mon royaume
    Madeleine CHARLETY, Georges DUHAMEL

    Mon royaume

    Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
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  39. Civilisation française
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Civilisation française

    Hachette|Paris 1944|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on the current paper.
    Signed autograph of Georges Duhamel Georges Dr. Breton and his wife.
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  40. Civilisation française
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Civilisation française

    Hachette|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    first edition on the current paper.
    Signed autograph of Georges Duhamel Robert Garric "... generous soul ..."
    Catholic reformist, he was the   founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him   in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench"   "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he...
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  41. Le combat contre les ombres
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Le combat contre les ombres

    Mercure de France|Paris 1939|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, review copy.
    Signed autograph of Georges Duhamel Robert Garric "... fraternal homage ..."
    Catholic reformist, he was the   founder of "social Teams" in 1920, which aimed to establish a social elite and bring the good word about the brotherhood born of the trenches to the workers, in the tradition of patronage. Simone de Beauvoir, then student of Robert Garric in philosophy at Sainte-Marie Institute of Neuilly, remembers him   in his "Memoirs of a Tidy Wench"   "Garric appeared; I forgot everything else and myself; the authority of his voice subdued me. In twenty years we he...
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  42. Manuel du protestataire
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Manuel du protestataire

    Mercure de France|Paris 1952|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on vélin paper pur fil Johannot paper, the tirage de tête.
    A good copy.
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  45. Vie des martyrs. 1914-1916
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Vie des martyrs. 1914-1916

    Mercure de France|Paris 1925|14 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on vélin pur fil Montgolfier paper.
    Spine slightly sunned and cracked, internally good.
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  51. Le prince Jaffar
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Le prince Jaffar

    Mercure de France|Paris 1924|14 x 19 cm|broché
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  53. Mon royaume
    Georges DUHAMEL, Madeleine CHARLETY

    Mon royaume

    Paul Hartmann|Paris 1932|12 x 19 cm|broché
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  54. Deux hommes
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Deux hommes

    Mercure de France|Paris 1924|12 x 19 cm|relié
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  59. Cri des profondeurs
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Cri des profondeurs

    Mercure de France|Paris 1951|11.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on pure laid paper, deluxe issue.
    Half chocolate shagreen binding with corners, spine very lightly sunned with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, olive paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved.
    Handsome copy.
    €80
  60. Le voyage de Patrice Périot
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Le voyage de Patrice Périot

    Mercure de France|Paris 1950|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on Japan paper.
    Our copy is complete with the Decaris frontispiece, only present in copies on Japan paper.
    Handsome copy.
    €70
  61. Les sept dernières plaies
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Les sept dernières plaies

    Mercure de France|Paris 1928|13.50 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of the numbered copies on pure Montgolfier laid paper.
    Handsome copy with full margins.
    €20
  62. Pages de mon carnet
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Pages de mon carnet

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Toulouse 1931|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 800 numbered copies on Outhenin-Chalandre paper, the only issue with 20 on Japan paper.
    Autograph inscription by the author.
    Spine and boards slightly and marginally faded, handsome interior condition.
    €35
  63. Confession de minuit
    Georges DUHAMEL, Paul HERMANN

    Confession de minuit

    A. Fayard & Cie|Paris s. d. [1927]|17.50 x 23 cm|relié
    Edition illustrated with 25 original wood engravings by Hermann Paul.
    Half sand-coloured cloth binding, smooth spine, author's name and title in faded gilt, marbled paper boards. Bookplate on endpaper.
    Handsome copy.
    €30
  64. Semailles au vent
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Semailles au vent

    Editions du Rocher|Monaco 1947|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 120 numbered copies on pur fil Lafuma, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €60
  65. Pages de mon carnet
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Pages de mon carnet

    Editions des Cahiers Libres|Paris 1931|14.50 x 19.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 800 numbered copies on laid paper.
    Spine and top margins sunned.
    €30
  66. Souvenirs de la vie du paradis
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Souvenirs de la vie du paradis

    Mercure de France|Paris 1946|13.50 x 20.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1,230 numbered copies on pure thread Lafuma paper.
    Retaining its deckled edges, handsome copy.
    €35
  67. Inventaire de l'abîme 1884/1901
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Inventaire de l'abîme 1884/1901

    Paul Hartmann|Paris 1944|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1500 numbered copies on wove paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Spine lightly sunned, otherwise a handsome copy.
    €30
  68. Délibérations
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Délibérations

    Les cahiers de Paris|Paris 1925|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 1425 numbered copies on alfa wove paper, the only issue with 50 Arches and 25 Madagascar.
    Some foxing.
    €25
  69. Lettres au patagon
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Lettres au patagon

    Mercure de France|Paris 1926|17.50 x 26.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 396 numbered copies on Holland paper.
    A light shadow mark affecting the justification and half-title pages without consequence, otherwise a handsome full-margined copy complete with its dust jacket.
    €50
  70. Lettres d'Auspasie
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Lettres d'Auspasie

    Editions du Sablier|Paris 1922|16.50 x 23 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 550 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only issue with 40 on Japan paper.
    Work illustrated with woodcuts drawn and engraved by Berthold Mann.
    €50
  71. Les sept dernières plaies
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Les sept dernières plaies

    Mercure de France|Paris 1928|13.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 25 hors commerce copies lettered on laid Montgolfier paper.
    Handsome full-margined copy, with newspaper clipping laid in.
    €20
  72. Le désert de Bièvres
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Le désert de Bièvres

    Mercure de France|Paris 1937|13 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 965 numbered copies on pure fil Lafuma paper.
    Autograph inscription by Georges Duhamel on the endpaper.
    Spine slightly sunned, otherwise handsome copy.
    €50
  73. Pages de mon carnet
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Pages de mon carnet

    Les amis du Dr Lucien-Graux|Paris 1930|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 copies on Lafuma paper, the only printing with 25 on Japan paper.
    Work illustrated with wood engravings by Jean-Paul Dubray.
    Endpapers shadowed, otherwise handsome copy.
    €80
  75. La pierre d'Horeb
    Georges DUHAMEL

    La pierre d'Horeb

    Mercure de France|Paris 1926|13 x 19.50 cm|broché
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  76. Lapointe et Ropiteau
    Frans MASEREEL, Georges DUHAMEL

    Lapointe et Ropiteau

    Editions du Sablier|Genève [Geneva] 1919|12.50 x 19 cm|broché
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  82. La nuit d'orage
    Georges DUHAMEL

    La nuit d'orage

    Mercure de France|Paris 1927|13.50 x 19 cm|relié
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  83. Le pierre d'Horeb
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Le pierre d'Horeb

    Mercure de France|Paris 1926|12.50 x 19.50 cm|relié
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  84. Suzanne et les jeunes hommes
    Georges DUHAMEL

    Suzanne et les jeunes hommes

    Mercure de France|Paris 1941|13 x 18.50 cm|relié
    First edition, one of 480 numbered copies on cream Navarre laid paper.
    Half chocolate morocco-tinted shagreen binding with corners, spine sunned with four raised bands, marbled paper boards, olive paper endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved.
    Handsome copy with full margins.
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  86. L'homme en tête
    Georges DUHAMEL

    L'homme en tête

    Vers et Prose|Paris 1909|14.50 x 20 cm|broché
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