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Stamps20 September Great Britain Stamps London 1103824/25 September Fine Stamps & Covers of South East Asia including the Stolz Collection Part II Singapore 1101612/13 October The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Surface Printed Issues London 1103118 October Pearls of Arabia - Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco London 1103718 October Pearls of Arabia - Egypt London 1104219 October Pearls of Arabia London 1104319 October Pearls of Arabia - Palestine London 1104419 October Pearls of Arabia - Saudi Arabia London 110459 November The “Fordwater” Collection of Mint Australian Commonwealth with the

Emphasis Being on Unmounted Mint London 110419/10 November Autumn Collector’s Series Sale London 1103315/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 13729 November The “Agathon” Collection of the First Issue of Russia London 110346 December The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays,

Proofs and Issued Stamps London 11035

Banknotes27/28 September World Banknotes London 110193 October British Banknotes Featuring The Brian Ascroft and

Alasdair Macdonald Collections and Other Properties London 1104015/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3118 December World Banknotes London 11020

Bonds and Shares15/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31116 November Bonds & Share Certificates of the World London 11022

Medals24 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 11011

Coins6 October The Frank Brady Collection of English Hammered Groats London 110396/7 October Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1102315/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31113 December Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 11024

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Pearls of ArabiaSaudi ArabiaWednesday 19 October 2011 at 2.45 p.m.69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET, UK

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ExtensionsProspective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribedstamps) are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement ofthe first session of the sale. If accepted by Spink, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question thegenuineness or description of the lot for the purposes of Condition 16 of the Conditions of Business; Condition 17 shallthereafter apply accordingly.Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert whichwill be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spinkto the Expert Committee for choice.

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October 19, 2011 - London

Wednesday 19 October 2011

Sale commences at 2.45 p.m.

Please note that the Buyer’s premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each Lot up to and including €3,500and 17% of the excess of the hammer price above €3,500.

SAUDI ARABIA

The Egyptian Post Office in Jeddah 1865-81

2001 � 1867 (1 July) entire letter to Suez bearing Egypt 1866 first issue 1pi. claret horizontalpair tied by “POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE/GEDDA” datestamp of 1 Aug. 1867 (wrongmonth slug) with another strike repeated alongside, “POSTE VICE-REALI EGIZIANE/SUEZ”arrival of 6 July on reverse, vertical filing fold well clear of the adhesives, fine and unique.The most important cover of the Egyptian Post Office in Jeddah and without doubt the“Crown Jewel” of Saudi Arabian Philately. Photo €25,000-30,000

LITERATURE:“The early postal history of Saudi Arabia” by Baron Jakon von Uexkull (front cover illustration)

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2002 � 1869 (11 Jan.), front bearing Egypt 1867-69 2pi. blue with fine “POSTE VICE-REALIEGIZIANE/GEDDA” cancellation and with another strike repeated alongside, fine and rare.P. Scheller Certificate (2009). Photo €2,500-3,000

2003 � Selection comprising 1866 blue interpostal seal, 1869 (11 Aug.) entire franked 1867-691pi., 1871 (22 May) entire to Suez franked 1867-69 1pi., 1873 (29 July) piece franked1872 1pi. red pair, 1874 (5 Sept.) entire to Suez franked 1872 1pi. with blue datestampand disinfection slits, 1874-75 1pi. block of four, 1878 stampless envelope to India withframed “BOMBAY/SHIP LETTER/POSTAGE DUE 1AN.”, 1878 large part of a folded letterposted by a Pilgrim during the Haj from Mecca bearing Turkey 1875 Duloz 1pi. yellowsingle and diagonal bisect (faults), all except the first with fine clear “POSTE VICE-REALIEGIZIANE/GEDDA” cancellations, chiefly fine and a rare group. Photo €5,000-8,000

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2004 � Incoming Mail: 1874 Newspaper wrapper bearing Great Britain 1858-79 1d. Plate 154and 1865-67 4d. vermilion Plate 13 with “NPB/G” cancellations, addressed to Suez andre-addressed to Jedda, additionally franked Egypt 1872 5pa. (2) with “V.POSTEEGIZIANE/SUEZ” cancellations and on reverse blue “POSTE VICE-REALIEGIZIANE/GEDDA/3/DIC/74” datestamp; fine and a unique mixed franking. P. Schellercertificate (2009). Photo €1,000-1,500

The Ottoman Post Offices

2005 � 1901-13, five postcards, a postal stationery envelope and a piece, cancellations withDjidde, Djedda, Mecque, Medine, variously addressed, good to fine. Photo €800-1,000

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2006 1918 “A short note on the Design and Issue of Postage Stamps Prepared by the Surveyof Egypt for His Highness Husein Emir & Sherif of Mecca & King of the Hejaz”, thededication page removed, fine. A rare and important book. Photo €800-1,000

2007 � 1916-23, a much duplicated selection in three large black Lighthouse albums, very manythousands, including blocks, complete sheets of various values of the 1921 “1340Hashemite Kingdom 1340” overprints with errors, 1922 framed “1340 HashemiteKingdom 1340” overprints, 1923 Postage Dues, etc., a fantastic lot but many ratherbrittle. Enormous catalogue value €20,000-25,000

Literature

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2008 � 1916-70, a valuable, chiefly mint selection on pages, including 1921 unframed overprint“1340 HASHEMITE KINGDOM 1340” on zig-zag roulette 1⁄8pi., 1⁄4pi., 1⁄2pi. all withoverprint inverted, 1⁄2pi. on 1pa., 1pi. on 1pa., 1922 framed “1340 HASHEMITE KINGDOM1340” 1pa., 1pi., 2pi. overprint double, 1pa., 1⁄8pi., 1⁄4pi. overprint double, oneinverted, 1925 two line “HEJAZ GOVERNMENT 4TH. OCTOBER 1924” on roulette 20 1⁄8pi.,1⁄4pi. red and blue overprints, 1⁄2pi. red and blue overprints all inverted, zig-zag rouletteoverprint inverted, overprint double, both inverted, overprint on both sides, 1⁄8pi., 1⁄4pi. inred, in blue and in gold, 1⁄2pi. in red and in blue, 1pi., 2pi. in red, all overprint inverted,on 1922 framed overprint 1pa., 1⁄4pi., 1⁄2pi., 1pi. and 2pi., 1⁄2pi. on 1pa., 1pi. on 1pa., 1925small three line “HEJAZ GOVERNMENT, 4 OCTOBER 1924” overprint on roulette 20 1⁄4pi.red and blue overprints, overprints and surcharges on the Arms type with varieties, 1925Pilgrimage set, 1925 Capture of Medina and Jeddah sets, 1934 Charity Tax 1⁄2g., 1934Proclamation sets perf. and imperf., 1934-57 with values to 200g., 1939 Official set,1935 handstamped Postage Due 1⁄2g., 1952 Railway, 1961 Officials with Rome and Cairoprintings, 1974 1r. charity stamp (a mint block of fifteen and a used example), etc.,unmounted mint, part original gum and a few used, chiefly good to fine. A very valuablegroup. Photo for a selection €3,000-5,000

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2009 � 1916-51, a valuable collection of seventy-eight covers or pieces and nineteen picture postcards contained in two large black Lighthouse albums, including 1917 zig-zag roulette1pi., single franking to Paris, 1921 unframed “1340 Hashemite Kingdom 1340” 1⁄2pi. and1pi. to Suez, 1925 eight different values (with Postage Due 1⁄2pi. and 2pi.) on twounaddressed fronts, Notorial 1pi., 2pi. (2), Bill Stamp 1pi., 1922-24 3pi. on A.R. coverto Cairo, another cover to Cairo bearing nine different values of the 1922-24 issue, 1925“Nejd Sultanate Post” Railway Tax 1pi. and 2pi. from Djedda to Alexandria, 1925Pilgrimage set on piece, 1925 Capture of Jeddah set on cover to Cairo, 1926 Cairo issue,coloured postcards with highly appealing Pilgrimage types, fiscals used on documents,chiefly good to fine. Photo €4,000-5,000

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2010 1916-1999, the magnificent collection housed in twelve large black Lighthouse albumscontained in three cartons, partly written up, many thousands, including Hejaz 1916 perf.12 1pi. and perf. 10 1pi. complete sheets of fifty (partly split), 1916 roulette 20 1⁄8pi.overprinted “COLONIAS”, 1917 zig-zag roulette 1pa., 2pi., Postage Due 20pa., 1pi., 2pi.all overprinted “COLONIAS”, 1921 “1340 Hashemite Kingdom 1340” zig-zag roulette1⁄8pi. overprint double, one inverted, 1⁄4pi. overprint double, both inverted, single andcorner block of four, 1⁄2pi. overprint double, both inverted mint pair, used pair andblock of four, Postage Due 20p. overprint double, one inverted block of four, 1922framed overprint 1pi. on 1pa. overprint inverted and words of surcharge transposedand inverted, 1923 1⁄4pi. on 1⁄8pi. surcharge double (pair), 1924 Caliph issue PostageDue 1⁄2pi. deep rose (16 singles, corner block of four), 1pi. deep blue (strip of four and21 singles, block of four from the top of the sheet), 2pi. orange (43 singles), these threestamps each with a catalogue value of £3,750, 1925 two line overprint on roulette 20 1⁄8pi.complete sheet of 50, zig-zag roulette with framed overprint 1pa. to 2pi. (including thevery rare 1⁄8pi.) on piece, 2pi. overprint inverted pair and single, 1pi. on 1pa. overprintinverted, on 1922 1⁄2pi. single and block of four, 1924 10pi., Postage Due 20pa. (3),1925 small three line overprint on zig-zag roulette 1⁄4pi. block of four, 1925 large threeline overprint in red on 1⁄2pi., in black 1pi. (5, one inverted), in blue 1pi. (2, one inverted),Nedji Occupation of Hejaz 1925 “Matbua” 1⁄8pi. vertical pair (signed Eid), five singles,1925 Pilgrimage set (7 with set in blocks of four), 1925 Capture of Medina set (13 sets,one used), Capture of Jeddah set (12), Hejaz and Nejd 1925 Cairo issue with oversizeproofs, sheets, Hejaz and Nejd 1927 1⁄8pi. to 10pi. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, 1930Accession set overprinted “SPECIMEN”, Saudi Arabia 1934 Proclamation imperf. set andadditional 1s. (2), perf. set, later issues with 1962 Malaria Eradication miniature sheetmissing the 3p. value, 1983 Installation and 1985 Pilgrimage hand painted Artists essays,etc., unmounted mint, part original gum, unused and used, chiefly fine. A fabulous lotcontaining many other treasures and great rarities, many with Certificates. Carefulviewing will ensure many hours of pleasure to the specialist and a wonderful opportunity topurchase intact a significant holding of Saudi Arabia. Photo €40,000-50,000

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2011 � 1916 and 1917, stampless coloured picture postcard and an envelope (small faults) withdifferent “FEE PAID” markings, also 1934, small envelope with octagonal magenta “FEEPAID” handstamp, good to fine and rare. Photo €2,000-2,500

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2012 � 1917 (17 Sept.) piece of note paper, written in Arabic by Sayyid bin Ali El-Hashami,Sherif and Emir of Mecca and King of the Hejaz, with accompanying translation “Mydear friend, You would greatly oblige me if you would kindly accept the stamps capturedby your true friends (the Arabs) in a station of the Syrian railway. They will show Yourexcellency that Wilholm has already begun to establish his name in the Turkish dealings”and signed “O my dear friend Hussein”, dated “28 Zul Qida 1335”. Attached to the notepaper are two examples of Turkey 1917 War Charity 10pa. purple “Off to the front” (S.G.771), fine. A rare document of great historical importance. Photo €1,000-1,500

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2014 � 1924 Caliph Postage Due 1⁄2pi., 1pi. and 2pi., the set of three, large part original gum,fine and very rare. A set which is virtually impossible to acquire in fine condition. P. SchellerCertificate (2009). S.G. D57-59, £11,250. Photo €2,000-2,500

Nedji Occupation of the Hejaz

2013 � 1921 “1340 Hashemite Kingdom 1340” overprints in Gold on zig-zag roulette 1⁄4pi.green (two singles and a pair), 1⁄2pi. red (2 singles and pair), 1pi. blue (2 singles and aControl pair, one the error date missing at right), Postage Due 20pa. red (five singles anda pair, all with overprint inverted), 20pa. blue (single and pair, all overprint normal), fromthe special printing, believed to be one sheet only of fifty of each value, that was reservedfor use by the Royal family; original gum, some stains and faults but an important groupand a significant holding. Each with R.P.S. Certificate (2008) which give the sheetposition of the stamps. S.G. 23, 24, 25, D31a, D32a varieties. Photo €10,000-15,000

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2015 � 1925 Newspaper 1⁄8pi. chestnut with black handstamp, the “Matbua”, tied to piece butblue Arabic cancellation, fine and extremely rare. Signed “Ela” and with P. SchellerCertificate (2009). S.G. N208. Photo €1,000-1,500

2016 � 1925 “Nejd Sultanate Post” handstamp in blue (inverted) on 1922-24 1⁄8pi. chestnut,large part original gum, fine. A rare variety of a very rare stamp. only a few recorded. P.Holcombe Certificate (1993). S.G. 224 var. Photo €2,000-2,500

THE RARE GOLD OVERPRINTS REPAIRED FOR USE BY THE ROYAL FAMILY


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2017 �A � 1933 (11 Sept.) envelope registered from Mecque to Pernambuco bearing 1927 1pi.,11⁄2pi., 5pi., 1929 New Currency 20g. with “MECQUE/1” cancellations, Friedrichshafentransit (30/9) and with violet special cachet of the eighth 1934 Zeppelin South Americaflight cachet, Djeddah, Port Taufiq and Pernambuco transit and arrival markings onreverse, fine and rare. Photo €2,500-3,000

2018 1933 (24 Nov.) a good two page letter signed “Young T.E.S.” (T.E. Lawrence,“Lawrence of Arabia”), written from Southampton and addressed to his Royal Air Forcecolleagues, “Dear Flight” Lawrence opens, “I’m guilty about the Baby; her arrival incomplete and excellent condition should have been reported to you at once; but I hadhopes of getting to Plymouth and seeing you all within a few days. So I put it off - andthen had to put off going ... and so on. I’ve not yet been able to get down. Nor have Itouched the boat - yet. She stands quietly in the shed. Before the spring I hope to get theengine out and either reform it, or exchange it. It is very good of you to have looked afterher all this while”. He then goes into substantial detail relating to problems with anengine that has been causing “all sorts of difficulties. My brain does not hold a notion tocope with the job: but I’ll have another dig at everybody ... to see if any brains can get upa wave”. The rest of the letter is largely taken up with other difficulties and possibleresolutions, relating to other boats. He closes “Please remember me to everybody ... Ishall hope to see you all again any week, now. The old bike is running like a new one” -a macabre reference to the motorbike on which he was to be tragically killed eighteenmonths later; fine and an exceptional and important document. Photo €2,000-2,500


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2019 � 1934 (11 July) envelope registered from Mecque to Buenos Aires intended for the fourthZeppelin South America flight, bearing 1927 5pi., 10pi., 1934 Proclamation 11⁄2g. (2),31⁄2g. (2, one surface fault) and 1934 Charity tax 1⁄2g. (2), transit and arrival markings onreverse, fine and carried by sea. Photo

END OF THE SALE€800-1,000

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COLLECTIONof Highly Important Essays, Proofs and Covers

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Certificate of Authenticity means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;

Expert Committee means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;

Forgery means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as toauthorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by the descriptionin the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordancewith the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of any damage and/orrestoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);

Hammer Price means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;

Lot means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any Lot number in anycatalogue;

Reserve the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;

Seller means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;

Spink Group Spink and Son Limited, our subsidiaries and associated companies.

VAT value added tax chargeable under VAT and any similar replacement or additional tax; and

VAT Symbols means the symbols detailing the VAT status of the Lot details of which are set out at the back of the catalogue.

2 SPINK’S ROLE AS AGENT

2.1 All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately are undertakeneither as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time to time, as principalif we are the owner of the Lot. Please note that even if we are acting asagent on behalf of the Seller rather than as principal, we may have afinancial interest in the Lot.

2.2 The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and the Seller.

3 BEFORE THE SALE

3.1 Examination of goodsYou are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which youare interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports areusually available on request. We provide no guarantee to you otherthan in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.13 of these Termsand Conditions.

3.2 Catalogue descriptions

3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, or madeorally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship, origin,date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness, provenance,condition or estimated selling price of any Lot are merelystatements of opinion, and are not to be relied on as statements ofdefinitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are for guidance only, andshould not be relied on either to determine the tone or colour ofany item or to reveal imperfections. Estimates of the selling priceshould not be relied on as a statement that this price is either theprice at which the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their beingin perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or givenby way of condition report make reference to damage and/orrestoration. We provide this information for guidance only and theabsence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free fromdefects or restoration nor does a reference to particular defectsimply the absence of any others.

3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.13, and in the absence of fraud,neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees or agents, areresponsible for the correctness of any statement as to theauthorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuineness orprovenance of any Lot nor for any other errors of description or forany faults or defects in any Lot.

3.3 Your ResponsibilityYou are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of thegoods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

3.4 Extensions – Stamps only3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate of

Authenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed Lot or Lot containingundescribed stamps) you must notify us in writing not less thanforty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement of

the first session of the sale. If accepted by us, such request shall havethe same effect as notice of an intention to question thegenuineness or description of the Lot for the purposes of clause5.13 (Refund in the case of Forgery) of these Terms andConditions and the provisions of clause 5.13 (Refund in the case ofForgery) shall apply accordingly.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity must give the reason why such opinion is required andspecify the identity of your proposed expert which will be subjectto agreement by us. We reserve the right, at our discretion, torefuse a request for an expert opinion or Certificate of Authenticityincluding (without limitation) where the proposed expert is notknown to us.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity we will submit the Lot to the Expert Committee. Youacknowledge and accept that the length of time taken by an ExpertCommittee to reach an opinion will vary depending on thecircumstances and in any event is beyond our control.

3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension onaccount of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue as havingfaults or defects may not be returned even if an expert opinion orCertificate of Authenticity cites other faults or defects not includedin the catalogue description, other than in the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under theforegoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by theAuctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the Lot.

3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificateof Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only and noton the basis of any other description or warranty as to authenticity.No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp andthe return of such a stamp will not be accepted.

4 AT THE SALE

4.1 Refusal of admissionOur sales usually take place on our own premises or premises overwhich we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisableat our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises orattendance at an auction.

4.2 Registration before biddingYou must complete and sign a registration form and provideidentification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware that weusually require buyers to undergo a credit check.Some lots may be designated, prior to the auction, as “Premium Lots”,which means a deposit may be required before placing a bid on theitem for sale. Information will be posted on our website in such anevent.


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4.3 Bidding as PrincipalWhen making a bid (whether such bids are made in person or byway of telephone bids operated by Spink, commission or online oremail bids), you will be deemed to be acting as principal and will beaccepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed in writing, at thetime of registration, that you are acting as agent on behalf of a thirdparty buyer acceptable to us.

4.4 Commission BidsIf you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the formprovided in our catalogues or via our website, we shall use reasonableendeavours to do so, provided these instructions are received not laterthan 24 hours before the auction. If we receive commission bids on aparticular Lot for identical amounts, and at auction these bids are thehighest bids for the Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid wasreceived first. Commission bids are undertaken subject to othercommitments at the time of the sale, and the conduct of the auctionmay be such that we are unable to bid as requested. Since this isundertaken as a free service to prospective buyers on the terms stated,we cannot accept liability for failure to make a commission bid. Youshould therefore always attend personally if you wish to be certain ofbidding.

4.5 On-line BiddingWe offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We will notbe responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) aloss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) abreakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii)a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer orsystem. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertakensubject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do notaccept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errorsor omissions in connection with this activity.

4.6 Telephone BidsIf you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before thesale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enable youto participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstances will webe liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to do so.

4.7 Currency ConverterAt some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based on theone month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by Barclays BankPlc or any other appropriate rate determined by us, at opening on thedate of the auction. Bidding will take place in a currency determined byus, which is usually sterling for auctions held in London. The currencyconverter is not always reliable, and errors may occur beyond ourcontrol either in the accuracy of the Lot number displayed on theconverter, or the foreign currency equivalent of sterling bids. We shallnot be liable to you for any loss suffered as a result of you following thecurrency converter.

4.8 Video imagesAt some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur in itsoperation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either thecorrespondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality of theimage as a reproduction of the original.

4.9 Bidding IncrementsBidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in thefollowing order although the auctioneer may vary the biddingincrements during the course of the auction. The normal biddingincrements are:

Up to €100 by €5€100 to €300 by €10€300 to €600 €320-€350-€380-€400 etc.€600 to €1,000 by €50€1,000 to €3,000 by €100€3,000 to €6,000 €3,200-€3,500-€3,800-€4,000 etc.€6,000 to €20,000 by €500€20,000 and up Auctioneer’s discretion

4.10 Bidding by Spink4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf up to

the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never be above thelow estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchaseLots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s DiscretionThe auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse any bidto advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide to withdrawor divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and, in the case oferror or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful BidSubject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammer marksthe acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that such bid ishigher than the Reserve (where applicable), and the conclusion of acontract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with the Sellerwithin 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of the Sellerreserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’s Premium inaccordance with these Terms and Conditions, and the Seller acommission in accordance with the terms of the Seller’s agreement.

4.14 Return of LotIn the event that you have received a Lot and wish to return the Lotyou must notify us in writing within 7 days of receipt of the Lot, statingthe reason for the return. The Lot must then be returned to us within14 days of receipt, in the same condition as at the auction date. Anysuch request is subject to our sole discretion.

5 AFTER THE AUCTION

5.1 Buyer’s PremiumIn addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’sPremium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot up toand including €3,500 and 17% of the excess of the Hammer Priceabove €3,500.

5.2 Value Added TaxOther than in respect of Zero-rated Lots (o) (see VAT Symbols fordetails), VAT is payable on the Buyer’s Premium and on the HammerPrice, if the Lot has been marked with a sign to that effect in thecatalogue (see VAT Symbols for details).

5.3 VAT RefundsGeneral5.3.1 As we remain liable to account for VAT on all Lots unless they

have been exported outside the EU within 3 months of the date ofsale, you will generally be asked to deposit all amounts of VATinvoiced. However, if a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, thenany refundable VAT will not be collected. In all other cases creditswill be made when proof of export is provided. If you export theLot yourself you must obtain shipping documents from theShipping Department for which a charge of £50 will be made.

5.3.2 If you export the Lot you must return the valid proof of exportcertificate to us within 3 months of the date of sale. If you fail toreturn the proof of export certificate to us within such period andyou have not already accounted to us for the VAT, you will beliable to us for the full amount of the VAT due on such Lot and weshall be entitled to invoice you for this sum.

5.3.3 To apply for a refund of any VAT paid, the proof of exportcertificate must be sent to our Shipping Department clearly marked‘VAT Refund’ within 3 months of the date of sale. No payment willbe made where the total amount of VAT refundable is less than £50and Spink will charge £50 for each refund processed.

VAT Refunds - Buyers from within the EU5.3.4 VAT refunds are available on the Hammer Price and Buyer’s

Premium of Daggered (†) and Investment Gold (g) Lots. You mustcertify that you are registered for VAT in another EU country andthat the Lot is to be removed from the United Kingdom within 3months of the date of sale.

5.3.5 Where an EU buyer purchases a Lot on which import VAT hasbeen charged, no refund of VAT is available from us. It may bepossible to apply directly for a refund on form VAT 65 toHM Revenue & Customs Overeseas Repayment Section,Londonderry.

VAT Refunds – Buyers from outside the EU

5.3.6 Where a Lot is included within the Auctioneers’ Margin Schemeand evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3 monthsof the date of sale, the VAT element included within the Buyer’sPremium may be refunded.

5.3.7 Where the Lot is marked as a Daggered (†) or Investment Gold(g) Lot the VAT charged on the Hammer Price may be refundedwhere evidence of export from the EU is produced within 3months of the date of sale. A refund of VAT charged on the Buyer’sPremium can also be made on receipt of proof of business as acollectibles dealer.

5.3.8 Where the Lot is marked as an Omega (Ω) Lot or an ImportVAT (x) Lot and evidence of export from the EU is producedwithin 3 months of the date of sale, the VAT charged on both theHammer Price and Buyer’s Premium may be refunded. Whererequired, we can advise you on how to export such Lots as a specificform of export evidence is required. Where we advise you on theexport of the Lots, please be aware that the ultimate responsibilityin respect of obtaining a valid proof of export certificate will lie withyou and we will not be responsible for your failure to obtain suchcertificate.


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5.4 Payment5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanent address

and, if so requested, details of the bank from which any paymentsto us will be made. You must pay the full amount due (comprisingthe Hammer Price, the Buyer’s Premium and any applicable VAT)within seven days after the date of the sale. This applies even if youwish to export the Lot and an export licence is (or may be)required.

5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due to ushave been paid in full to us, even in circumstances where we havereleased the Lot to you.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in sterling by one of the followingmethods:II(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which are set

out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met by you.Please ensure that your client number is noted on thetransfer.

i(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink and Son Ltdand sent to Spink at 69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury,London WC1B 4ET. Please note that the processing chargesfor payments made by cheques or bank drafts drawn on anon-U.K bank shall be met by you. Please ensure that theremittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoice isenclosed with your payment.

(iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied.Payments exceeding £5,000 can normally only be made bythe card holder in person whilst on our premises.

5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not bythird parties, unless it has been agreed at the time of registrationthat you are acting as an agent on behalf of a third party.

5.5 InvoicesInvoices may consist of one or more pages and will show: Zero ratedLots (o); no symbol Lots sold under the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme;Lots marked (g) special scheme Investment Gold; Daggered Lots (†),imported Lots marked (x) and (Ω), (e) Lots with Zero rated hammerfor EU VAT registered buyers.

5.6 Collection of Purchases5.6.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retain items

sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group, have beenpaid in full.

5.6.2 Unless we notify you to the contrary, items retained by us willbe covered in accordance with our policy which is available forinspection at our offices from the date of sale for a period of sevendays or until the time of collection, whichever is sooner. After sevendays or from the time of collection, whichever is the earlier, the Lotwill be entirely at your risk.

5.6.3 Our policy will not cover and we are unable to acceptresponsibility for damage caused by woodworm, changes inatmospheric conditions or acts of terrorism.

5.7 NotificationWe are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. WhileInvoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not acceptresponsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You arerequested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possibleafter the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids to avoidincurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling5.8.1 We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when

handling and packing a purchased Lot but remind you that afterseven days or from the time of collection, whichever is sooner, theLot is entirely at your risk. Our postage charges are set out at theback of the catalogue.

5.8.2 It is the responsibility of the Buyer to be aware of any ImportDuties that may be incurred upon importation to the finaldestination. Spink will not accept return of any package in order toavoid these duties. The onus is also on the Buyer to be aware of anyCustoms import restrictions that prohibit the importation ofcertain collectibles. Spink will not accept return of the Lot(s) underthese circumstances. Spink will not accept responsibility for Lot(s)seized or destroyed by Customs.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippersIf required our shipping department may arrange shipment as youragent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, oursuggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of suchparties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whomwe have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of the thirdparties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of your stipulated

payment date set out in your invoice, we shall be entitled to exerciseone or more of the following rights or remedies:5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per month compound

interest, calculated on a daily basis, from the date the fullamount is due;

5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the Spink Group mayowe you in any other transaction the outstanding amountremaining unpaid by you;

5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots or otherproperty in the possession of the Spink Group until you havepaid all the amounts you owe us or the Spink Group, even if theunpaid amounts do not relate to those Lots or other property.Following fourteen days’ notice to you of the amountoutstanding and remaining unpaid, the Spink Group shall havethe right to arrange the sale of such Lots or other property. Weshall apply the proceeds in discharge of the amount outstandingto us or the Spink Group, and pay any balance to you;

5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to the SpinkGroup in respect of different transactions, to apply any amountpaid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particulartransaction, whether or not you so direct;

5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made by you or onyour behalf or obtain a deposit from you before accepting anybids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shall inaddition be entitled:

5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item sold to youat the same or any other auction;

5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately, and, ifthis results in a lower price being obtained, claim the balancefrom you together with all reasonable costs including a 20%seller’s commission, expenses, damages, legal fees, commissionsand premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales orotherwise, incurred in connection with your failure to makepayment; or

5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.11 Failure to collectWhere purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale,whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to pay astorage charge of £2 per item per day plus any additional handling costthat may apply. You will not be entitled to collect the Lot until alloutstanding charges are met, together with payment of all otheramounts due to us.

5.12 Export Licence5.12.1 If required we can, at our discretion, advise you on the detailed

provisions of the export licensing regulations. Where we advise youin relation to export licensing regulations the ultimate responsibilityin respect of any export will lie with you and we will not beresponsible for your failure to apply for any necessary licences.

5.12.2 If the Lot is going to be hand carried by you, you may berequired to produce a valid export licence to us or sign a waiverdocument stating that a licence will be applied for.

5.12.3 You should always check whether an export licence is requiredbefore exporting. Export licences are usually obtained within twoor three weeks but delays can occur.

5.12.4 Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that you wishto apply for an export licence does not affect your obligation tomake payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest onlate payment.

5.12.5 If you request that we apply for an export licence on yourbehalf, we shall be entitled to recover from you our disbursementsand out of pocket expenses in relation to such application, togetherwith any relevant VAT.

5.12.6 We will not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund anyinterest or other expenses incurred by you where payment is madeby you despite the fact that an export licence is required.

5.13 Refund in the case of Forgery5.13.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded to you

if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not described in thecatalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery. We shall nothowever be obliged to refund any amounts if either (a) thecatalogue description or saleroom notice at the auction datecorresponded to the generally accepted opinion of scholars orexperts at that time, or fairly indicated that there was a conflict ofopinions, or (b) it can be demonstrated that the Lot is a Forgeryonly by means of either a scientific process not generally acceptedfor use until after publication of the catalogue or a process which atthe date of the auction was unreasonably expensive or impracticableor likely to have caused damage to the Lot. Furthermore, youshould note that this refund can be obtained only if the followingconditions are met:

5.13.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days of thereceipt of the Lot(s), that in your view the Lot concerned is aForgery;

5.13.1.2 you must then return the item to us within fourteen daysfrom receipt of the Lot(s), in the same condition as at theauction date; and


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5.13.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot, you mustproduce evidence satisfactory to us that the Lot is a Forgery andthat you are able to transfer good title to us, free from any thirdparty claims.

5.13.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you any morethan the amount paid by you for the Lot concerned and you shallhave no claim for interest.

5.13.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of beingtransferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person to whom theoriginal invoice was made out by us in respect of the Lot when soldand who, since the sale, has remained the owner of the Lot withoutdisposing of any interest in it to any third party.

5.13.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other process toestablish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or not such processwas used or in use at the date of the auction.

6 LIABILITY Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes our liability for:6.1 death or personal injury resulting from negligence; or 6.2 any damage or liability incurred by you as a result of our fraud or

fraudulent misrepresentation.7 COPYRIGHT

7.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph, videoor otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in such an imagewill belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it in whatever waywe see fit.

7.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material relatingto a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and we shall havethe right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall not use or allowanyone else to use such images, illustrations or written material withoutour prior written consent.

8 VATYou shall give us all relevant information about your VAT status and that ofthe Lot to ensure that the correct information is printed in the catalogues.Once printed, the information cannot be changed. If we incur any unforeseencost or expense as a result of the information being incorrect, you willreimburse to us on demand the full amount incurred.

9 NOTICESAll notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be served personally,sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the sender by the otherparty. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have been received on thesecond working day after posting or, if the addressee is overseas, on the fifthworking day after posting. Any notice sent by fax or served personally will bedeemed to be delivered on the first working day following despatch.

10 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONSThe following provisions of this clause 10 shall apply only if you are acting forthe purposes of your business. 10.1 Limitation of Liability

Subject to clause 6, we shall not be liable, whether in tort (includingfor negligence or breach of statutory duty), contract, misrepresentationor otherwise for any:10.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/or

similar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss ofcontract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information; or

10.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss,costs, damages, charges or expenses.

10.2 SeverabilityIf any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court to beinvalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted and therest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceable to thefullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 Force majeureWe shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayedin performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions orfrom carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidentsbeyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation) strikes,lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving our workforceor the workforce of any other party), failure of a utility service ortransport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion, maliciousdamage, compliance with any law or governmental order, rule,regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant or machinery,fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers or subcontractors.

10.4 Waiver10.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions is only

effective if it is in writing and it applies only to the circumstancesfor which it is given. No failure or delay by a party in exercising anyright or remedy under these Terms and Conditions or by law shallconstitute a waiver of that (or any other) right or remedy, norpreclude or restrict its further exercise. No single or partial exerciseof such right or remedy shall preclude or restrict the further exerciseof that (or any other) right or remedy.

10.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising underthese Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do not excluderights provided by law.

10.5 Law and Jurisdiction10.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising

out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall begoverned by, and construed in accordance with, the law of Englandand Wales.

10.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of England andWales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute orclaim that arises out of, or in connection with, Terms andConditions or their subject matter.

Postal Charges

Prices for books(items sent by this method are not covered by insurance)

Prices for all other items including postage and packaging

Shipments of more than 2kg or volumetric measurement of more than 2kg have tobe sent by courier. Certain countries may incur extra charge when courier servicesare required by our insurance policy. For lots sent by courier please [email protected] for calculation of any further relevant cost in addition tothe above charges.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Charging of (VAT) at AuctionThe information shown on this page sets out the way in which Spink intends toaccount for VAT.

i. Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme1. Where possible, we will offer Lots for sale under the Auctioneers’

Margin Scheme. Such Lots can be identified by the absence of anysymbol next to the Lot number in the catalogue and will not besubject to VAT on the Hammer Price.

2. Where Lots are sold using the Auctioneers’ Margin Scheme toVAT–registered businesses, the VAT included within the Buyers’Premium is not recoverable as input tax. Upon request on sale day,we will issue invoices that show VAT separately on both the HammerPrice and the Buyer’s Premium. This will enable VAT-registeredbusinesses to recover the VAT charged as input tax, subject to thenormal rules for recovering input tax.

ii. Zero-Rated LotsLimited Categories of goods, such as books, are Zero-rated (o) for VAT inthe United Kingdom. Such Lots are offered under the Auctioneers’ MarginScheme. In these circumstances no VAT element will be included withinthe Buyer’s Premium.

iii. Daggered LotsLots which are Daggered (†) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 20%on both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium.

iv. Starred and Omega LotsLots which are marked (x) in the catalogue are subject to VAT at 5% onthe Hammer Price and 20% on the Buyer’s Premium which is shown asinclusive of VAT. Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω) are subject toVAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer’s Premium. Such Lotsbear VAT because the Lot is liable for VAT at this rate on importation intothe EU.

v. Investment Gold LotsLots marked (g) in the catalogue are exempt from VAT on the HammerPrice and are subject to VAT at 20% on the Buyer’s Premium. A refund ofVAT charged on the Buyer’s Premium can also be made on receipt of proofof business as a collectibles dealer.

vi. Imported LotsLots which are marked (x) and Lots which bear the Omega symbol (Ω)have VAT charged on the Hammer Price and Buyers’ Premium becausethey have been imported into the United Kingdom from outside the EU.In these cases we have used a temporary importation procedure, which ineffect means that the point of importation is deferred until the Lot has beensold. At this point the Buyer is treated as the importer and is liable to paythe import VAT due. We will collect the VAT from you and pay it to HMCustoms and Excise on your behalf.

Invoice Value UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to £1,500 £10 £15 £20

Above £1,501 £20 £30 £40

Weight UK EU Rest of the WorldUp to 1kg £8 for any weight £12 £15

Up to 2kg £8 for any weight £18 £25


Coins, Stamps, Banknotes, Medals,Bonds & Shares, Autographs & Books

AUCTION CALENDAR

2011

The above sale dates are subject to change

Spink offers the following servicesValuations for insurance and probate for individual items or whole collections.

Sales on a commission basis either of individual pieces or whole collections.

Stamps20 September Great Britain Stamps London 1103824/25 September Fine Stamps & Covers of South East Asia including the Stolz Collection Part II Singapore 1101612/13 October The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain Surface Printed Issues London 1103118 October Pearls of Arabia - Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco London 1103718 October Pearls of Arabia - Egypt London 1104219 October Pearls of Arabia London 1104319 October Pearls of Arabia - Palestine London 1104419 October Pearls of Arabia - Saudi Arabia London 110459 November The “Fordwater” Collection of Mint Australian Commonwealth with the

Emphasis Being on Unmounted Mint London 110419/10 November Autumn Collector’s Series Sale London 1103315/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 13729 November The “Agathon” Collection of the First Issue of Russia London 110346 December The Chartwell Collection - Great Britain King Edward VII Essays,

Proofs and Issued Stamps London 11035

Banknotes27/28 September World Banknotes London 110193 October British Banknotes Featuring The Brian Ascroft and

Alasdair Macdonald Collections and Other Properties London 1104015/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 3118 December World Banknotes London 11020

Bonds and Shares15/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31116 November Bonds & Share Certificates of the World London 11022

Medals24 November Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria London 11011

Coins6 October The Frank Brady Collection of English Hammered Groats London 110396/7 October Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 1102315/16 November The Collector’s Series Sale New York 31113 December Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals London 11024

Group Chairman and CEOOlivier D. Stocker

Your Specialists

StampsUK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano

USA - Chris Anderson George Eveleth Andrew Titley Ed RobinsonCoins

UK - Paul Dawson Julie-Morgane Lecoindre Richard Bishop William MacKay Arthur Bryant John Pett George ChampUSA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin

Banknotes, Bonds & SharesUK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Francesca Girelli Andrew Pattison

USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew OrsiniOrders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria

UK - Mark Quayle Oliver PepysBooks

UK - Philip Skingley Rebecca MasonAutographs

USA - Robert Litzenberger

Your Europe Team

Chairman’s OfficeDennis Muriu Monica Kruber

DirectorsTim Hirsch Anthony Spink

Auction & Client Management TeamEmily Johnston Miroslava Adusei-Poku Luca Borgo Phillipa Brown

FinanceAlison Bennet Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Shyam Padhiar Svitlana Qamarauli

IT & AdministrationBerdia Qamarauli Darjet Shah Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe

Your America TeamChairman Emeritus

John HerzogHead of NumismaticStephen Goldsmith

Finance & Operations ManagerSam Qureshi

Auction AdministrationRick Penko Patricia Gardner

Marketing & DesignJames McGuire Emily Cowin Shawn Barnes Clyde Townsend

Finance & AdministrationIngrid Qureshi Marcy Gottberg Ed Robinson

AuctioneerTracy Shreve

Your Asia Team

Gary Tan

Our Environmental Commitment: Paper from Sustainable Forests and Non Hazardous InkFor centuries Spink and its employees have been preserving and curating collectable items. We now wish to play a modest role in preserving ourplanet, as well as the heritage of collectables, so future generations may enjoy both.

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