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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and
Subsidiaries for the quarter ended October 30, 1999 and is qualified in its
entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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