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Antiquarian bookseller in Buenos Aires

Librería de Ávila

Argentine historyTangoAntiquarianRare books
Books have been sold on this Monserrat corner since 1785, making it the city's oldest bookshop site. Inside is a maze of shelves running from Argentine history and tango to classics and rare finds, with a literary bar in the basement.
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    Librería de Ávila is listed in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The recorded address is Adolfo Alsina 500, C1087BGQ Buenos Aires.

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

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