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We trade cash or credit for secondhand books in excellent condition. The history of books is as old as the history of thought. Inside the quaint world of antiquarian book dealers more lifestyle. They have been selling old and rare books since 1977 when they opened their rare book business in baltimore, maryland. Located on the corner of 5th and south street for nearly 30 years we moved to 7 n 2nd street in 2004 and have been a fixture in old city ever since.
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