Brattle Book Shop
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The Brattle Book Shop, established in 1825, is one of the oldest of its kind and also claims to be one of the largest.
Waymark Code: WM2PK4
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2007
Views: 42
According to the web site: "The Brattle Book Shop, located in Downtown Boston and established 1825, features two floors of general used books, outdoor sale tables, and a third floor with a premier collection of rare and antiquarian books."
"Housed in a three-story building in the heart of Downtown Boston, The Brattle Book Shop carries an impressive stock of over 250,000 books, maps, prints, postcards and ephemeral items in all subjects. In addition to its general used and out-of-print stock, The Brattle Book Shop also maintains an inventory of collectibles, first editions and fine leather bindings in its rare book room."
The Brattle Book Shop was established in 1825, and since 1940, has been owned by the Gloss family.
The shop is in a narrow road between Tremont and Washington Streets, on a road called West Street. The front of the building has a literary themed motif that extends to the area beside the building.
Physical Address::
9 West Street
Boston, MA United States
02111
Phone Number:: 1-800-447-9595 or 617-542-0210
Website:: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
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