Meaning of used book store | Babel Free

Definitions

Noun. [C1]

Examples

“70,000 Cloth Bound Volumes, the entire stock⟳ of a “Used” Book Store to be sold without reserve⟳, embracing standard sets, copyright fiction, juvenile copyrights, books of reference, history and travel⟳.”

“An innovation this fall⟳ is an exchange⟳ department. It is called the “used book store” and is being handled by officers of the student body with Jack Benef[ ]el as manager. During the first day fully $60 worth of books were sold.”

“USED BOOK STORE for sale, delightful business; short hours. Perfect climate. Big profits. Assets $600. Accept⟳ $500. Cash $300. Owner will remain⟳ month. 406-410 E st., San Diego, Cal. Meanwhile Spanish books wanted.”

“Whenever you’re out shopping go visit⟳ a used book store (if there is one in your area) so you can get⟳ books cheap.”

“Sadly, it’s no longer in print⟳, but that’s what libraries and used book stores are for.”

“Years later, when I lectured and traveled a great deal⟳ in the United States and Great Britain, I fell into the habit of visiting used book stores and buying Dickens first editions.”

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