Most ABAA dealers are exceedingly knowledgeable, talkative and obliging when you ask to see something anything at all.

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The Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) maintains a list of its 450 member dealers by region and speciality (212-757-9395).

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We found out later from local sellers that he rants to anyone that will listen, and even called our professional association headquarters, the ABAA, to curse out our executive director.

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