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Small Mid-Century Modern Bleached Cerused Oak Book Case
Small Mid-Century Modern Bleached Cerused Oak Book Case

Small Mid-Century Modern Bleached Cerused Oak Book Case

Located in Westport, CT

Petite Mid-Century Modern bleached oak limed, three shelf bookcase / display storage shelf book

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough
Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough

Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough

Located in Lisse, NL

bookcase could be the perfect finish to a small area for reading, rest and relaxation. However, this

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Beech

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Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Small Book Stand in Blue Aluminum by James Irvine
Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Small Book Stand in Blue Aluminum by James Irvine

Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Small Book Stand in Blue Aluminum by James Irvine

By James Irvine, Danese Milano

Located in Hicksville, NY

Archivio vivo is a bookstand that is available in two versions. The first version is freestanding and can be placed on a table or desk whereas the second can be fixed to the wall. Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Small Book Stand in Silver Aluminum by James Irvine
Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Small Book Stand in Silver Aluminum by James Irvine

Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Small Book Stand in Silver Aluminum by James Irvine

By James Irvine, Danese Milano

Located in Hicksville, NY

Archivio vivo is a bookstand that is available in two versions. The first version is freestanding and can be placed on a table or desk whereas the second can be fixed to the wall. Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

1940's Arts & Crafts Design Small Book Cabinet
1940's Arts & Crafts Design Small Book Cabinet

1940's Arts & Crafts Design Small Book Cabinet

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H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 10.24 in

1940's Arts & Crafts Design Small Book Cabinet

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Hand Crafted Arts & Crafts Design style small book cabinet. Made in Belgium, 1940's period

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Vintage 1940s Belgian Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Small Vintage Italian Leather Faux Book Three Drawer Cabinet
Small Vintage Italian Leather Faux Book Three Drawer Cabinet

Small Vintage Italian Leather Faux Book Three Drawer Cabinet

Located in Middleburg, VA

Small vintage Italian Faux book cabinet. Exterior covered in dark gilt tooled leather with three

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20th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Wood

French 19th Century Small Stained Walnut Two Shelf Book Case
French 19th Century Small Stained Walnut Two Shelf Book Case

French 19th Century Small Stained Walnut Two Shelf Book Case

Located in Santa Monica, CA

French 19th century small stained walnut two shelf book case.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Style Marble Top Small Etagere Stand Book Shelf End Side Table
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Small Etagere Stand Book Shelf End Side Table

French Louis XV Style Marble Top Small Etagere Stand Book Shelf End Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Adorable mid-20th century Louis XV French style marble top small étagère or side table. Item

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Danish Teak Console
Mid-Century Danish Teak Console

Mid-Century Danish Teak Console

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H 27.5 in W 62.5 in D 11.75 in

Mid-Century Danish Teak Console

Located in Raleigh, NC

for book storage and small decor items. Measuring in at 62.5 inches long it’s ideal for many spaces

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

Small Modernist Book Shelf
Small Modernist Book Shelf

Small Modernist Book Shelf

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H 26.5 in W 28.5 in D 8 in

Small Modernist Book Shelf

Located in Hanover, MA

Small walnut open book shelf clearly executed by a fan of Gio Ponti and his designs for the

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Small Modernist Book Shelves
Pair of Small Modernist Book Shelves

Pair of Small Modernist Book Shelves

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H 26.5 in W 28.5 in D 8 in

Pair of Small Modernist Book Shelves

By R-Way Furniture Company

Located in Hanover, MA

Slightly mismatched pair of small Mid-Century Modern walnut open bookshelves possibly produced by R

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Antique and Rare Mahogany Color Three Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough
Antique and Rare Mahogany Color Three Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough

Antique and Rare Mahogany Color Three Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough

Located in Lisse, NL

to a small area for reading, rest and relaxation. However, this timeless design could also be used in

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Early 20th Century British Bookcases

Materials

Beech

Excellent Arts & Crafts Three-Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough of Solid Oak
Excellent Arts & Crafts Three-Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough of Solid Oak

Excellent Arts & Crafts Three-Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough of Solid Oak

Located in Lisse, NL

small area for reading, rest and relaxation. However, this timeless design could also be used in an

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Directoire Small Scale Book Matched Walnut Chest or Commode
19th Century French Directoire Small Scale Book Matched Walnut Chest or Commode

19th Century French Directoire Small Scale Book Matched Walnut Chest or Commode

Located in Fayetteville, AR

width makes it a versatile piece for a small entryway or as a nightstand. This handsome piece found in

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Scale Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Book Matched Walnut Commode, Chest
Small Scale Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Book Matched Walnut Commode, Chest

Small Scale Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Book Matched Walnut Commode, Chest

Located in Fayetteville, AR

drawers features a facade of beautifully book matched walnut. Three drawers of dovetail construction fit

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

PAIR ITALIAN PAINTED CHEVET
PAIR ITALIAN PAINTED CHEVET

PAIR ITALIAN PAINTED CHEVET

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H 31.25 in W 19.25 in D 15 in

PAIR ITALIAN PAINTED CHEVET

Located in Natchez, MS

Pair of 19th c Painted(original paint)Italian chevet. with two doors each and small book storage on

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Antique 19th Century Italian Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Small Danish Design Teak Ladies Desk with Book Storage in the Back
Small Danish Design Teak Ladies Desk with Book Storage in the Back

Small Danish Design Teak Ladies Desk with Book Storage in the Back

Located in Staphorst, NL

Typical Danish teak quality desk. Three drawers and one storage with key. Extra storage in the

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Small Minty Book Case
Small Minty Book Case

Small Minty Book Case

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H 52.76 in W 35.04 in D 10.24 in

Small Minty Book Case

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A Oak "Minty" free standing Glazed Book Case. Excellent original condition. English 1930s

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20th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Small Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Edwardian Period Book Trough
Small Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Edwardian Period Book Trough

Small Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Edwardian Period Book Trough

Located in Darwen, GB

A small mahogany and satinwood inlaid Edwardian period book trough. Having a rectangular solid

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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Bookcases

Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary-desk-bookcase manufactured in
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary-desk-bookcase manufactured in

Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary-desk-bookcase manufactured in

Located in San Marcos, CA

surface, cubbies, four small drawers and a display-book storage area. Excellent condition. Dimensions

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

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Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy

Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy

Located in Zagreb, HR

Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rosso Wall Mirror

Rosso Wall Mirror

$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

$4,554 / set

H 28.5 in W 26 in D 26 in

Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.  

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique & Good Size Early 1900s Tiger Oak Revolving Bookcase on Original Wheels
Antique & Good Size Early 1900s Tiger Oak Revolving Bookcase on Original Wheels

Antique & Good Size Early 1900s Tiger Oak Revolving Bookcase on Original Wheels

Located in Lisse, NL

Striking and sizeable oak bookcase with a gallery on top. Back in the earliest years of the 20th century not many people learned how to read. Even less people had the means to buy t...

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

$3,990 / item

H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in

Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...

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2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Velvet

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp

$925 / item

H 11.5 in Dm 6.25 in

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...

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2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy

Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy

$1,800 / item

H 17 in W 10 in D 5 in

Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy

Located in Culver City, CA

Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Original Modernist corner bookcase in Mahogany by Danish Cabinet maker 1920s.
Original Modernist corner bookcase in Mahogany by Danish Cabinet maker 1920s.

Original Modernist corner bookcase in Mahogany by Danish Cabinet maker 1920s.

Located in København K, 84

This original 1920s Danish Funkis corner bookcase, crafted in solid mahogany by a master cabinetmaker, is a rare and refined example of early Scandinavian functionalist design. Roote...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored
Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored

Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Delicate and elegant sideboard, veneered with a wonderful textured walnut.

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Nutwood

Asymmetrical Oak Bookshelf, The Netherlands 1970s
Asymmetrical Oak Bookshelf, The Netherlands 1970s

Asymmetrical Oak Bookshelf, The Netherlands 1970s

$4,400

H 74.81 in W 38.19 in D 9.06 in

Asymmetrical Oak Bookshelf, The Netherlands 1970s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Modernism is at the core of the design of this shelving system. Modernism brought waves of innovative solutions, materials, and creativity to The Netherlands. At first, most Dutch de...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

$6,900 / item

H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.

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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Bouclé

Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette

Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette

By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Metal, Brass

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble
HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble

By Pete Deeble

Located in Long Beach, CA

This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Rare Large Antique French Art Deco Revolving Bookcase Oak Study Library Office
Rare Large Antique French Art Deco Revolving Bookcase Oak Study Library Office

Rare Large Antique French Art Deco Revolving Bookcase Oak Study Library Office

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Stylish & impressive ! This rare large Art Deco rotating bookcase from France 1920. Gorgeous antique oak with a timeless Art Deco base. Decorate your office, living room or study w...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Aero Record Stand for Sonos with Vinyl Record Storage in Solid Natural Walnut
Aero Record Stand for Sonos with Vinyl Record Storage in Solid Natural Walnut

Aero Record Stand for Sonos with Vinyl Record Storage in Solid Natural Walnut

By Blake Tovin, Andrew Forseth, Matt Richmond

Located in Nyack, NY

The Aero 25" record stand provides a place for your turntable, a Sonos speaker, and up to 120 of your favorite albums. This cabinet is compatible with Sonos one, play 1, play 3, and ...

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2010s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Walnut

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Small Book Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of small book storage for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of small book storage you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of small book storage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of small book storage that is appealing in its simplicity, but Danese Milano and James Irvine produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Small Book Storage?

A piece of small book storage can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,175, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $2,595.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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