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One of americas oldest and largest antiquarian book shops, est 1825. Since we have been in business for 40 years, we have built a very loyal customer base. With boston s best free wifi, an awardwinning magazine selection, and new and discount books, the trident is the perfect place to host a book group, spend an afternoon, an evening, or a day. Alibris buy new and used books, textbooks, music and movies.
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Jul 31, 2014 the best boston bookstores being the revered university town it is, its no surprise that boston is home to some worldclass bookstores boston s best bookstores. We stock about 15,000 books and turn over of them every month that is 1200 new books every week. Search by city, state and zip code, or download a full list. Boston, ma 02116 617 5789000 ravens used books has a location in newbury st.
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