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Captain's Log: The Book Dragon Adventures
Wise book dragons enjoy flirting with the dangers of collecting but avoid being consumed by their treasures.
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FAQ: Does Captain's Book Shoppe Buy Books?
The Captain buys used and rare books by appointment only. Please give him a call at: (319) 351-3166.
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Captain's Log: The Gutenberg Bible (Mainz, Germany)
Book browsing in Mainz Germany. The birthplace of the Gutenberg Bible. A story of terrain over time.
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Captain's Log: Antiquarian Bibles
The 14-month process of selling eight antiquarian Bibles. Determining when to buy and sell and a vintage book. Solving Mystery.
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Captain's October Tent Sale
October Book Sale Sunday, October 15, 2023 11 AM - 4 PM Captain's Book Shoppe Parking Lot 1570 S. 1st Avenue Iowa City, IA 52240 Out of...
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Captain's Log: History on the Cedar River - the Trilogy
WWII Remembered 2023: Midwest reenactors browse Captain's Book Shoppe military history.
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Captain's Log: A Few Books and the Mystery of the Hidden Room
By Jeffrey A. Rothermel August 25, 2022 Secret rooms were things I read about in Hardy Boy novels as a kid. I spent my youthful summers...
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Captain's Log: History on the Cedar River
Cedar Rapids, Iowa August 20, 2022 History on the Cedar River Split-based Operations August 20, 2022: Second World War U.S. Army...
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How Much is a Book Worth?
Factors determining book values.
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The Captain's Unabridged Book Buying Guide
Captain’s Book Shoppe buys books only by appointment. Please call before you bring books into the store. (319) 351-3166.