5 Questions
What was the author's observation about the customers in the second-hand bookshop?
The author observed that the majority of the customers were not knowledgeable about books.
Who were the most common customers in the bookshop?
Vague-minded women looking for birthday presents for their nephews were the most common customers.
What kind of customers were more common than lovers of literature?
First edition snobs were more common than lovers of literature.
What kind of people would be a nuisance anywhere but have special opportunities in a bookshop?
People who want a book for an invalid and people who are looking for a specific book that they read in the past, but don't remember the title or author.
What was the author's impression of the stock in the bookshop?
The author found the stock to be exceptionally interesting.
Test your knowledge of rare books and bookish trivia in this quiz. From identifying first editions to distinguishing good books from bad ones, see if you have what it takes to be a true book lover.
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