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A less glamorous question is how could a large quantity of general books
from the stacks be sold? Ex library markings, library bindings and
generally poor condition would render them virtually valueless on the
wholesale market, especially when one factors in the processing and moving
costs associated with the hypothetical purchase.
John Lang
John Michael Lang Fine Books