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HAWKINS, Judge. Conviction is for receiving and concealing stolen property over the value of $50, the punishment being assessed at two years in the penitentiary. We find in the transcript nd notice of appeal to this court. Notice of appeal given in open court, and entered of record, is essential to the jurisdiction of this court, and unless such notice appears on the record, the appeal will be dismissed. See article 827, Vernon’s Ann.C.C.P. of Texas, vol. 3, and cases noted thereunder. Pullen v. State, 125 Tex.Cr.R. 292, 68 S.W.(2d) 181. We have no option but to dismiss the appeal, and it is so ordered.