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June watch this spot for details on the next great book and paperfair. Ian brabner is a rare book dealer specializing in 18th century and 19th century american history based in wilmington, delaware. If you are selling rare books, we offer 24 hour free rare book evaluations and immediate payment. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call. Since 1970, our retail store in hyde park, near the university of chicago, has specialized in academic and scholarly books in the fields of. Ive been trying to figure out if chicago public libraries did as well but it didnt seem like it. All adult book stores and adult video stores locations in chicago, il.
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