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Antiquarian bookseller in Tokyo, since 1902

Kitazawa Bookstore

English-languageHumanitiesAntiquarian
A Jimbocho shop dating back to 1902 whose whole second floor is given over to used and rare English-language books, especially literature and the humanities, in long aisles of floor-to-ceiling shelves.
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    Where is Kitazawa Bookstore?

    Kitazawa Bookstore is listed in Tokyo, Japan. The recorded address is 2-5 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051 (2F).

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

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