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I was working as a cataloger at a university library. I also processed the book donations. After determining which books would be beneficial for us to have there were often quite a number that needed to be disposed of. My first acquisitions were from this source.
I would often go on book buying trips with the library director and caught the bug visiting the various used book stores we had exchange/purchase agreements with.
I would have to say Pioneer Books and Brigham Books and Copies in Provo, Utah. Also, one of the professors at the university was a bookseller for a number of years. Between the three I learned a lot. I have also learned a considerable amount on the sellers' forum at Amazon.
I am heavy into wildlife and geology, especially the geology of the Inter-mountain West. I also have some holding on other topics as well.
Helping people find the books they want whether or not I make the sale.
In 2007 and 2008 I was allowed to sell at the Provo (Utah) Farmers' Market. I would select about a hundred or so books each week and would usually sell about 10% each week. I sold all ofmy Civil War books and most of my World War II books that way.
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I really loved Brigham Book and Copies in Provo, Utah, when it was open. In Salt Lake City, Sam Weller's and Ken Saunders are the best.
A first edition (1830) Book of Mormon.