The Brattle Book Shop in Boston is said to be the nation's oldest book store. It carries thousands of used books. Outside the shop in a vacant lot is where books are placed on tables for $5 each. This lot is the last stop before the land fill. The books did not sell in the store at higher prices and so, in unsorted fashion, are placed outside.
The books are just like what is found on the shelves at Meal on Wheels in Cheyenne for 50 cents. Many are worn and ragged. Many are like new and maybe never read.
David Sneed
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