Shoppers outside of a Leary’s Bookstore

"Books that stay on the shelves too long are moved to stalls out on the sidewalk, where they are offered at twenty-five cents each or five books for a dollar. If they don't sell there, they are presently junked."

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Shoppers outside of a Leary's Bookstore

“Books that stay on the shelves too long are moved to stalls out on the sidewalk, where they are offered at twenty-five cents each or five books for a dollar. If they don’t sell there, they are presently junked.”

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