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Antiquarian bookseller in Boston, since 1825

Brattle Book Shop

Closed nowAntiquarianGeneral stockAmericanaRare books
One of America's oldest antiquarian bookshops, with two floors of general used books, a third floor of rare and antiquarian stock and an outdoor lot of bargain carts beside the building.
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    Brattle Book Shop is listed in Boston, United States. The recorded address is 9 West Street, Boston, MA 02111.

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    The Atlas records it as a antiquarian bookseller. Listed interests include Antiquarian, General stock, Americana. These categories describe the shop rather than its live stock. Contact it directly about a particular title or edition.

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