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Captain's Log: Mystical Book Magic
Bookstores deal in obvious secrets.
Cookbooks [food & drink] along with sci-fi/fantasy
are some of the books that people hunt and trade.
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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 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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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.
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Captain's Log: The Story of the Bookseller
Dealing in recycled thought, occasionally the rare - original thought.
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Store-Front Remains Closed thru 15 May 2020 (as of APR 15, 2020)
Captain's Book Shoppe will open: Saturday, 15 May at 10 AM. Until that time, we continue to process online book orders. We are not...