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CLOSURE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
The shop is closed today, Tuesday, December 10th, due to the weather. We will re-open at 9AM on Thursday. E-mails and voicemails will be answered in the order they are received. Thank you. Learn More »
SMOOTHSIDE CANTEEN WITH ORIGINAL COVER AND SLING
Standard Model 1858 smoothside canteen with complete linen sling and dark blue cover. The body of the canteen has a moderate dent at the center of each side. Due to the cover the dents have to be felt… (217-223) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S SASH
Sash is complete length with acorn and tassels on each end. The body of the sash has some small scattered pulls. Near the center there is a pull about 6 inches long but this is the largest. There is… (450-42) Learn More »
FANTASTIC DOUBLE CONFEDERATE SIXTH PLATE TINTYPES
This full cloth covered case contains two sixth plate tintypes of well-dressed and armed Confederates. Each soldier stands at the position of “ATTENTION” and wear similar uniforms. When the case… (217-215) Learn More »
M1860 AMES NAVAL CUTLASS DATED 1862
Here is a good original example of an Ames 1862-dated government naval cutlass that would have been carried by U.S. Navy seamen aboard ship during the Civil War. The blade on this boarding cutlass… (E2420) Learn More »
61st OHIO SOLDIER’S LETTER – EYEWITNESS TO THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG
Dated “Camp Near Burlin [Berlin] Maryland / July the 16 – 63” and written by Abraham Bope to his father, the letter is 4 pages in length and written in ink. Signed with full ID, “Abraham… (765-08) Learn More »
UNDATED FOUR PAGE LETTER WRITTEN BY PVT. CHARLES L. BONNEY, 103RD OHIO VOLUNTEERS
A 4 page letter written in pencil on patriotic paper, with unstamped patriotic cover. Cover has a nice patriotic engraving but shows wear and tear around its edges. The stationary features a… (765-12) Learn More »
1862 HANDWRITTEN PASS FOR 58TH OHIO SOLDIER, HEADQUARTERS OF ARMY OF THE SOUTH WEST
Nice handwritten pass for 1st Lt. P.A. Bishop of the 58th Ohio to go to Memphis and signed by Geo. O. Lakalski, Aid and 1st Lt of 2d Cavalry. Lakalski was on the staff Gen. F. Steele, Comdg. Peter… (765-10) Learn More »
SHOP POLICY ON CLOSURE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Weather closure policy: During the week we follow the Gettysburg School District's two hour delay announcements. Check the closure listings on wgal.com if you cannot reach us. We will place… Learn More »
P.O.W. / ANDERSONVILLE DOCUMENT - “LIST OF PRICES AT A RESTURANT AT CAMP SUMTER / ANDERSONVILLE GEORGIA.”
Dated June 2, 1864. 2pp., in ink, on lined paper, measuring 9.75 x 7.75”. Fold-marks exhibit extensive professional restoration, neatly done. Paper exhibits light soiling and staining. Else VG,… (287-76) Learn More »
LINCOLN CONSPIRACY TRIAL—THE PROSECUTION CASE IN THE TRIAL OF MARY SURRATT, DAVID E. HEROLD, LEWIS PAYNE, SAMUEL MUDD, et al.
The Argument of John A. Bingham, Special Judge Advocate, delivered June 27 and 28, 1865, before the Military Commission, Washington, D./C. Published by the Government Printing Office, Washington:… (287-55) Learn More »
MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD & PHOTO ID’D TO 4TH RHODE ISLAND OFFICER
This sword and photo belonged to George Rex White who served as a Sergeant and Lieutenant in Company F, 4th Rhode Island Infantry. The sword is a Model 1850 Foot Officer’s sword minus the scabbard.… (172-3153) Learn More »
CONFEDERATE-ALTERED J. H. HALL M1819 HARPERS FERRY PERCUSSION RIFLE DATED 1834
Hall rifles were produced at the national armories from the early 1820s and continued with various modifications up until the Civil War years. Records indicate that over 8,200 Hall rifles were… (123-7549) Learn More »
MINTY J. H. HALL HARPERS FERRY M1819 BREECHLOADING FLINTLOCK RIFLE DATED 1839 COMPLETE WITH BAYONET
A Harpers Ferry arsenal 3rd production type specimen of the M1819 Hall’s Flintlock Rifle never altered to percussion. This single-shot, rifled, breechloading longarm measures 52½” long with a 32… (30-1753) Learn More »
CIVIL WAR RIFLE SLING
Leather sling for a Model 1855, 1861 or 1863 Springfield or contract musket in good condition. It has a sewn loop on one end and brass hook on the other. Also present is the sliding leather keeper.… (M23407) Learn More »
$200.00
SOLD
DAMAGED ESCUTCHEON FOR COLOR BEARER AND POW OF 59TH MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY
This item is the center section of an escutcheon that has seen better days. The actual art work is in good condition but the surrounding mount is stained, torn and chipped in numerous places. The… (740-823) Learn More »
$125.00
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WORLD WAR TWO JAPANESE MEDAL IN THE ORIGINAL BOX
Medal consists of a white ribbon with an orange stripe on each end. The ribbon is folded into a triangular pattern. Attached to the ribbon is a star shaped drop with eight arms that end in a circle.… (M23359) Learn More »
WORLD WAR TWO JAPANESE MEDAL IN THE ORIGINAL BOX
Medal consists of a white ribbon with a red stripe on each end. Attached to the ribbon is a leaf and plant shaped drop with three plants above three wide leaves. The reverse of the drop has Japanese… (M23358) Learn More »
$65.00
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FINE ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR M1855 SOCKET BAYONET WITH SCABBARD
This accouterment is an original Civil War socket bayonet with its leather scabbard. Total length of the bayonet is 21” long while the blade itself is 17½” long. This M1855 socket bayonet was… (123-7558) Learn More »
SPANISH REMINGTON MODEL 1879 ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE
Spanish contract-produced, Remington military longarm circa 1869 with the unique ‘rolling block’ configuration and action. The ‘rolling block was an interlocking system of hammer and breech that… (721-03) Learn More »
RARE M1847 U.S. ‘SAPPERS’S’ MUSKETOON ALTERED TO THE ARTILLERY MODEL
This very rare, original ‘Sappers’ Model 1847 Springfield Musketoon, also known as a ‘Sappers & Miners” model, was contracted by the Ordnance Department in March 1847 for military service.… (123-7553) Learn More »
VIRGINIA MILITIA BUTTON
Low convex, two piece Virginia state seal button. Shank present. BM: Superior Quality ****. Good condition. Tice's VA212B2, Albert's VA6. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL… (622-40) Learn More »
$675.00
Originally $775.00
CONFEDERATE STAFF CUFF BUTTON
Convex, two piece button. Eagle on lined field with 11 stars. Very good condition. Shank present. BM obscured. Tice's CS210As1, Albert's CS36Av. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH… (622-39) Learn More »
$1,250.00
Originally $1,550.00
CONFEDERATE NAVY CUFF BUTTON
Excellent condition, convex, two piece button. Rope border, naval device at center on lined field; below are letters "C . N". Beautiful, bright gilt. Shank present. BM: Courtney &… (622-37) Learn More »
$675.00
Originally $775.00
US MODEL 1861 .58 CALIBER CARTRIDGE BOX
Maker mark [inner flap]: "Watertown/Arsenal/1863." Leather is in fine condition and has been retouched to fine black sheen, with chip on top right corner, small scratch on lower corner and light… (612-20) Learn More »
$1,200.00
Originally $1,500.00
HIGH GRADE US M1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD
Ca.1850s, 1861-65. Maker-mark: [in fine cursive script above the obverse ricasso] "W.H./ Horstmann & Sons/ Philadelphia". Kings-head stamp appears on reverse ricasso, with "Iron Proof" appearing… (612-07) Learn More »
$6,350.00
Originally $7,950.00
IMPORTED M1850 STAFF AND FIELD SWORD WITH SCABBARD
This edged weapon is a imported, Civil War Model 1850 staff and field officer's sword complete with its metal scabbard in good, original condition. An example of a Federal staff officer's… (612-05) Learn More »
$1,200.00
Originally $1,500.00
NON-REGULATION FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARD BY W. HORSTMANN AND SONS
Here is a Prussian, non-regulation foot officer's edged weapon imported, assembled and marked by W. Horstmann of Philadelphia. Complete in every regard, this handsome sword & scabbard specimen is… (612-04) Learn More »
$1,995.00
Originally $2,495.00
US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD
Foreign import, with Prussian term "Eisenhauer" [iron proof] embossed in cursive script above the obverse ricasso. Bright ding-free blade measuring 33.25" in length. Displays crisp floral markings… (612-01) Learn More »
$2,760.00
Originally $3,450.00
REMARKABLE, RARE LARGE SIZE, UNION ARTILLERYMAN’S SHELL JACKET WITH “CINCINNATI DEPOT” MARKINGS
Take this opportunity to acquire an extraordinary, Civil War Union artilleryman’s large-size shell jacket that is in excellent-plus condition. This military garment, which appears only very slightly… (M23456) Learn More »
ORIGINAL MAKER MARKED CIVIL WAR ERA FIFE
This wooden fife is a wonderful example of a typical musical wind instrument as used during the Civil War period and later. In very good original condition, this post-war cylindrical fife measures… (172-3229) Learn More »
ARSENAL-MARKED, INDIAN WAR CARBINE SCABBARD IN VERY GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION
Presented here is an original, heavy duty, thick, black leather carbine scabbard in very good condition utilized by the U.S. cavalry during the Indian Wars of the 1870s and 1880s. The straight, thick,… (740-428) Learn More »
TWICE PUBLISHED UNION GRAVE MARKER
This item started life as a ramrod that then had a Model 1826 Eagle breast plate attached to it and was then stuck in the ground to mark a gravesite. What we have remaining is a four inch section of… (287-31) Learn More »
SHARPS NEW MODEL 1859 MILITARY RIFLE
This handsome weapon is a Civil War Model 1859 Sharps military rifle made by the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut, circa 1859 to 1862. The single trigger, straight-breech… (123-7400) Learn More »
US MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SWORD KNOT
Maker mark: “Tomes, Son / & Melvain / New York”; blade-mark: Emerson & Silver. Both markings crisp. Blade measures 32” in length, 1” in width at base, while exhibiting a bright patina,… (E2405) Learn More »
VIRGINIA MILITIA BUTTON
Low convex, two piece button. Shank present. BM: Scovills & Co., Waterbury. Very good condition. Tice's VA206A9, Albert's VA4. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER… (622-35) Learn More »
$350.00
Originally $400.00
MISSISSIPPI CUFF BUTTON
Rare cuff size convex, two piece button in excellent condition. Nice gilt patina. Star at center with "MISSISSIPPI" on a lined field. BM: Hyde & Goodrich, N. O. Shank present. Tice's MP200As1,… (622-34) Learn More »
$3,800.00
Originally $4,200.00
MISSISSIPPI BUTTON
Convex, two piece button in excellent condition. Very nice gilt patina. Star at center with "MISSISSIPPI" on a lined field. BM: Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans. Shank present. Tice's MP200A1,… (622-28) Learn More »
$3,800.00
Originally $4,000.00
CONFEDERATE TEXAS COAT BUTTON
Convex, two piece button. Nice gilt finish. Lined field and rope bordered edge, with star and "TEXAS". Shank present and straight. BM: *** EXTRA *** RICH. Tice's TX234, Albert's T17. Very fine… (622-25) Learn More »
$4,400.00
Originally $4,550.00
CONFEDERATE CAVALRY 'C' BUTTON
Front with a Roman "C". Coat size. Convex, two-piece with a border. No BM. Shank present, slightly bent. Tice's CSC243B1, Albert's CS421. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL… (622-20) Learn More »
$2,150.00
Originally $2,850.00
CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD STAFF COAT BUTTON
Three piece convex button, coat size. "CNG" for Connecticut National Guard. This unit was organized during the war, representing a replacement of state militia units. The buttons with narrow rim… (622-136) Learn More »
$22.00
Originally $30.00
1861 DIARY KEPT BY AN UNIDENTIFIED ILLINOIS PREACHER
Blindstamped black leather with folding. Front publisher page missing. Front inner cover contains stamp: “Wright & Parker / dealers in/ drugs, books & groceries / West Batavia. Ills.”… (287-51) Learn More »
$295.00
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NATHAN STARR 1818 CONTRACT CAVALRY SABER WITH METAL SCABBARD
Good condition, militia horseman’s battle saber is an original contract of 1818 piece made by the firm of Nathan Starr of Middletown, Connecticut. Some 10,600 sabers were contracted to Nathan Starr… (701-67) Learn More »
US/CS 6-POUND 3.67 SPHERICAL SHOT RECOVERED AT SAVAGE STATION
The body of this shot is covered in rust with light to moderate pitting throughout its surface. This round was meant for use in a 6lb gun or Mountain howitzer. The battle of Savage Station was one of… (R20101) Learn More »
US 10 POUNDER 2.9-INCH PARROTT SHELL RECOVERED AT SAVAGE STATION
The body of this shell is rusted with moderate to severe pitting throughout. There is also some loss of surface material were pitting is most severe. Iron sabot on base shows signs of rifling from… (R20102) Learn More »
$225.00
SOLD
US 3.67-INCH JAMES SHELL FROM 3RD LOUISIANA REDAN AT VICKSBURG
This fired example is in excellent condition. The upper body is fairly smooth with just the lightest scattered pitting. Still present in the nose is the brass James percussion fuse. The tin sleeve… (R20159) Learn More »
$595.00
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NAVY OFFICER’S CHAPEAU
Beaver fur chapeau or bicorn. The crown has some light scattered fur loss near the top while the turned up side flaps have it more severely, especially around the base of the hat. The flap edges are… (287-57) Learn More »
PRE-CIVIL WAR PERIOD PHILADELPHIA MILITIA SHAKO
This piece of Civil War headgear is an Infantry Model 1860 leather shako of the French-pattern and was used by Union troops early in the war. This shako was part of 10,000 sets of chasseur uniforms… (287-16) Learn More »
US NAVY OFFICER'S COAT BUTTON
Early, one piece flat coat size button depicts eagle beside shield with anchor, intended for US Navy officers 1810's to 1830's. This pattern features eagle facing right surrounded by sixteen stars… (622-128) Learn More »
$165.00
Originally $185.00
NEW YORK MILITIA BUTTON
1-piece 16mm, low convex white metal button. BM: (dot) (dot) TREBLE (dot) (dot) PLATED. Shank present and straight. Features New York state shield (eagle with EXCELSIOR above). Minor wear… (622-127) Learn More »
$50.00
Originally $60.00
NEW YORK MILITIA BUTTON
1-piece 16mm, low convex white metal button. BM: (dot) (dot) TREBLE (dot) (dot) PLATED. Shank present and straight. Features New York state shield (eagle with EXCELSIOR above). Minor wear… (622-126) Learn More »
$45.00
Originally $55.00
MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA STAFF OFFICER'S COAT BUTTON
Circa 1840's three piece button, coat size. Button depicts the state seal of Massachusetts, an arm holding a sword; "MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEER MILITIA". BM: "R & W. ROBINSON / (dot)… (622-112) Learn More »
$35.00
Originally $45.00
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MASSACHUSETTS STATE SEAL MILITIA COAT BUTTON
Button depicts the state seal of Massachusetts, an arm holding a sword, "MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEER MILITIA", intended for officers of Massachusetts units. Backmark: "R & W. ROBINSON / (dot)… (622-111) Learn More »
$35.00
Originally $45.00
FEDERAL INFANTRY EAGLE 'I' OFFICER'S COAT BUTTON
One piece, convex button. Eagle facing right with "I" in the shield. No backmark. Shank present and straight. Dates to 1820's - 1840's. Albert's GI79, Tice's… (622-100) Learn More »
$28.00
Originally $35.00
GROUP OF THREE PHOTO ALBUMS ID’D TO AIR FORCE MEMBER ON IWO JIMA
This group contains three albums all ID'd to PFC. Edward J. Vargo of Ohio who served in 78th Fighter Squadron, 15th Fighter Group. The unit was stationed in Hawaii and Iwo Jima. The first album… (755-01) Learn More »
1862 DATED MAKER MARKED US CARTRIDGE BOX & SLING
The leather of the box is in excellent smooth supple condition with only light wear consistent with use. Attached to the front of the outer flap is a brass oval “US” cartridge box plate in very… (217-227) Learn More »
$1,200.00
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WORLD WAR ONE ERA MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD WITH ID
The blade is in good condition. It is clean and bright with no nicks on the edge but there is some light pitting on the last third of the blade. The etching is still very pronounced. The decoration on… (172-3071) Learn More »
ORIGINAL, EXCELLENT CONDITION MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD WITH MATCHING BRASS SCABBARD
This handsome, imported edged weapon is the classic Civil War style specimen that the Surgeon General and U.S. Medical Department designated as the Medical Staff Sword. Adopted in 1840 and… (30-1752) Learn More »
SYSTEM OF MATERIA MEDICA AND PHARMACY…, IN TWO VOLUMES
By J. Murray, published by Thomas Dobson, Philadelphia, 1815. 399 & 384 pp. In full brown calf, with red & gilt lettered leather spine labels, & speckled edges. Volume 1 front spine… (611-249) Learn More »
A DICTIONARY OF PRACTICAL SURGERY…., IN TWO VOLUMES
By Samuel Cooper. Published by B. & T. Kite, Johnson & Warner, M. Carey et al. Philadelphia: 1816. 516 & 522 pp. Full leather calf, with red & gilt lettered spine labels. Both volumes… (611-242) Learn More »
SOLDIER’S MEMORIAL ID’D TO 153RD PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIER
This is the standard color document that is often encountered. It has a large spread winged eagle at the top center with flags and a US shield with “INFANTRY” printed across its face and flanked… (M23369) Learn More »
$275.00
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SILK CIVIL WAR PERIOD 34-STAR US FLAG
The 34-star flag was in use from 1861-1863. This flag is entirely made of silk and is holding up well despite its age. It meas. approx. 31.00 inches on the hoist and 39.50 inches on the fly. The… (M23246) Learn More »
ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR .50 CALIBER SMITH CARBINE
This .50 caliber Smith carbine is a single-shot, percussion firearm used by Federal mounted forces during the Civil War. It was invented and patented by physician Gilbert Smith of Buttermilk Falls,… (765-03) Learn More »
$2,250.00
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CIVIL WAR NEW MODEL 1863 SHARPS CARBINE
This single-shot, percussion shortarm used during the Civil War is an original Sharps carbine, a .52 caliber, breechloading specimen called the New Model 1863. It was invented and patented by… (172-3220) Learn More »
$1,950.00
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CAPTURED CONFEDERATE KNAPSACK ID’D TO COMPANY A, 25TH SOUTH CAROLINA
This single bag knapsack is in wonderful condition. The item is made of a painted canvas material that is still strong and supple. There is some light surface wear along the edges but other than that… (217-203) Learn More »
COMPLETE DECK OF CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC PLAYING CARDS
These cards were manufactured by the AMERICAN CARD COMPANY of New York and bear a patent date of 1862. The suits in the deck are stars, US Flags, US Shields and Eagles. There are no numbers on the… (287-50) Learn More »
$950.00
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.58 CALIBER BERDAN MUSKET CARTRIDGE
Brass shell center fire type cartridge for the Colt-Berdan breech loading musket. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, MAY BE PURCHASED… (M22366) Learn More »
$45.00
SOLD
LATE WAR NEW YORK OFFICER’S BELT RIG
This belt was constructed by taking a wide strip of leather and folding the top and bottom toward the center. This gives the belt a central seam running around the inside. The belt was then sewn along… (172-3083) Learn More »
THE BOSTON ALMANAC FOR 1862
Issued by George Coolidge, published by J.E. Tilton & Co., Boston, 1862. 340pp. Brown blind-stamped buckram, with gilt cover lettering, measuring 5.25” x 3.25”. Exhibits slight wear at the… (287-71) Learn More »
ARSENAL MARKED CIVIL WAR STADIA
This Stadia is made of brass and meas. approx. 5.25 inches long x 1.50 inches wide. Both ends are rounded while the center has an elongated triangle cutout with range marks along one side. The range… (M23454) Learn More »
$1,850.00
SOLD
ORIGINAL, CIVIL WAR, ROBY ENLISTED MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD IN GOOD CONDITION
Manufactured by the West Chelmsford, Massachusetts firm of Christopher Roby and Company, this saber was one of over 48,000 edged weapons produced by the firm for the U.S. Ordnance Department.… (30-1749) Learn More »
$975.00
SOLD
U.S. MODEL 1835 BAYONET SCABBARD
Nice solid example of the Model 1835 bayonet scabbard. Originally designed for use with the Model 1828 white buff leather shoulder belt and later converted for the use on the waist belt frog. This… (M23438) Learn More »
A BRAVE BLACK REGIMENT/ HISTORY OF FIFTY-FOURTH REGIMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEERS
By Luis F. Emilio, published by Boston Book Company, 1891. 1st Ed., 410pp. illus., folding map. Brown buckram cloth, with gilt cover & spine lettering. Exhibits light wear & rubbing at the… (186-23) Learn More »
GAVEL MADE OF WOOD FROM LIBBY PRISON
The handle of this gavel is approx. 7.50 inches long with a turned design at the base and another at the top. The double head on the gavel meas. approx. 3.25 inches long and like the handle, has a… (287-70) Learn More »
GAVEL MADE OF WOOD RECOVERED ON LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN WITH PRESENTATION
The handle on this gavel is a straight piece of wood approx. 8.00 inches long. At the top is an elliptical shaped head carved smooth over most of the surface except for a section of the top, back and… (287-17) Learn More »
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PAINTING ON MASON BOARD OF THE SPRINGS HOTEL AT GETTYSBURG
This painting is similar to a print of the Springs Hotel done by J. C. Davis for famous Gettysburg historian John B. Bachelder. The print was used by Bachelder in two of his books, “Popular Resorts, and How to Reach Them” and “Gettysburg: What… (P13188). Learn More »
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