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University book store first opened for business on january 10, 1900 at the university of washington. Books, art, posters and some very unusual collectibles. Washington rare book group we invite you to join the. If you have unique materials of local interest that are not in the black studies center or washingtoniana special collections, and you would like to speak with a librarian about donating such items to the library, please contact collections services at 2027271117. Selling on ebay since 1999 with a 100% positive feedback rating. While the library may not accept every donation offer. Jul 14, 2010 for the best answers, search on this site try second story books, which has locations at dupont circle in dc and in rockville. Newman bookstore, where top cardinals in town from the vatican have brushed elbows with seminarians and urbane laypeople since 1955, is closing up shop in may. I have a number of unused and popular recent books hardcovers which i would like to sell, but really have no idea where the best places are for resale places that arent too picky about what they take andor give you too little for your effort bonus if its on the red line. Sign up below to receive notifications about new items added to your areas of interest. Browse the shelves of these neighborhood nooks to find that one book youve been looking for, or leave with several.
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