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Includes a history of the store, categories of books sold, and links to other area anarchist groups. The very large gimbels department store occupied the corner of 9th and market, and the relatively tiny learys book store on 9th street was separated from it by a small cobble stoned alleyway. Phillys independent bookstores make shopping local fun 34th. There are few things as sweet as a good used bookstore binge. Used books are discounted 60 to 70%, plus all new york times adult, teen, and childrens bestsellers are always in stock. Phillys independent bookstores make shopping local fun. Today we are located on the 19 th floor of the historic sun oil building on walnut street. Powells is an independent bookstore based in portland, oregon. One of the most popular book stores in the area is the penn book center.
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