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Fair Value of Senior Notes (Detail) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Series 2005A Tranche C [Member]
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Fair Value of Senior Notes	$ 57,754
Series 2007A Tranche C [Member]
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Fair Value of Senior Notes	24,212
Series 2007A Tranche D [Member]
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Fair Value of Senior Notes	38,887
4.5% Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2026 [Member]
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Fair Value of Senior Notes	$ 361,900

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