EXHIBIT 23.10


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                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
dated May 2, 1994 relating to the financial statements of Corporate Express of
Delaware, Inc. included in or made a part of this Form S-4.

                                            /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP


Baltimore, Maryland
 September 26, 1996