VISITING BOOKSTORES

"If we are gong to list non-numismatic book stores, Strand cannot be left out. Many of my books are from there and when I dealt, some of my merchandise was from there. I used to get Breens there for $45 each. It is on 4 Ave and 12 St. and on the net. When you come MAKE SURE TO VISIT THE RARE BOOK ROOM UPSTAIRS. The only word of caution: come AFTER my next visit...."

[Editor's note: Brooklyn-based Bergos is referring to Strand Books, 828 Broadway at 12th. One review from the web: "With over two million new and used books and eight miles of shelves, the Strand is the institution New York bibliophiles love to hate and hate to love.

Visiting the Strand for the first -- or the thousandth -- time is overwhelming. The towering stacks of nebulously organized books hold treasures you never knew you desired. The narrow, labyrinthine aisles are crowded with piles of not-yet- shelved volumes and fellow booklovers to stumble over. In the summer, the lack of air conditioning makes you so delirious that you will actually buy that completely unaffordable first edition." (from http://newyork.citysearch.com/)]

Wayne Homren, Editor

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The E-Sylum: Volume 3, Number 38, September 17, 2000, Article 8

VISITING BOOKSTORES

Wayne Homren, Editor