The best way to find bookstores that have or could get 17th, 18th, or 19th century books.  For example, I'd like to find a copy of the Iliad or Odyssey in Greek or Latin.
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I have lived in Europe, and old books are not commonplace over there, either.  Probably your best bet would be Haye-on-Wye, a village full of used book stores that specialize in old and academically oriented books.  That is in Wales.  If that is not feasible, I would suggest Stillwater.  They have three stores held by the same man, and he deals a lot with the older stuff.  I have no doubt you could find what you need there.
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I used to manage a used bookstore and I'll tell you from a cash-flow point of view its very hard to stay afloat if you offer more than a nickel or dime a piece for a used book.  If you want to sell your books and a used bookstore won't take them I'd suggest you try an online dealer or auction site like ebay or alibris.
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Books.  I have two books I got for my 10th birthday.  A book of American History for kids and a book of classic poetry. Hmmm, I grew up to get my BA in history and I've been a bit of a songwriter.  Wonder if those treasured books had anything to do with that?
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If you have a Books-A-Million store around you'll find those things in the Children's Homeschooling section and/or Children's Education section.  I believe Barnes & Noble should have a section like that.
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Howdy. This book is available used for as low as 68¢ with FAST delivery available. See links below.\n\nA quick search of  WorldCat, the OCLC catalog of books, at any library shows copies all over. You should be able to ask your local library to request an Inter-Library Loan.\n\nGood Luck!
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If  you are looking for the book by Joao de Deus, the full title is "Cartilha maternal, ou, Arte de leitura". If this is the title you're actually seeking, I'm not sure you can purchase it anywhere. \n\nHowever, if you have access to inter-library loans, Indiana University, Ohio State University and Unviersity of Californa, Berkley have copies.
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check E-bay to see if there is something similar or not.  Otherwise and antique book.
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If you want to obtain a lot of used books inexpensively, I would suggest a local library. Many have large book sales a couple times a year where donated books can be bought very inexpensively.
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That is a hard question I have over two hundred books in my personal library and have read at least double that. What exactly are you looking for? An overview or something more in depth on a particular subject.\n\nEmail me and I can steer you in the right direction.
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Assuming you don't need it right now in the middle of the night, call the library in the morning and ask if they have it.  Unless it is very small or woefully underfunded the librarians will have access to a computer catalog.  Although, if the book is a fiction paperback, it may not be in the catalog.
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try this one from australia\n\nhttp://www.e-book.com.au/freebooks.htm\n\nthey have good collection\n\nbut most probably - the new bestselling books wont be available as e-books till they become stale - else their sales wont go up\n\nalso try this -\n\nhttp://www.gutenberg.org/catalog/
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Go to your local library; go to the section that you're specialising in and look for similar books and note down who the publishers are and then contact them.
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Visit my website for book finding resources. \na link to my site is provided below. Scroll down to the \n"Books" heading and the link is there. \nSearch is free. \nGood Luck! \n\n\nVisit:\n\nThe place to find old class yearbooks - ourclassreunion.com.\n\n\nhttp://www.ourclassreunion.com/resources.html
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Used-book buyers need to see the books; you can't do it online.\n\nCheck your yellow pages under "Book Dealers - Used and Rare" or "Books - Used and Rare"
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Try checking Barns and Nobles. I go to them all the time and they always come through. If the store is nearby you can ask for the book and if it comes in they will hold it for you. You can even give them your number and they will call you once it is there.
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Try your public library ...
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check out Textbook411.com , its a free price comparison search engine that INCLUDES AMAZON and about 20 other bookstores, that way you always get the best price!  and amazon is a great bookstore, lots of savings in the marketplace