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Literature meets legacy at Voltaire and Rousseau Booksellers; the cherished second hand book shop in Glasgow that beckons book lovers and literary enthusiasts alike. Nestled in the vibrant heart of the city, our quaint bookshop is a haven for those on a quest for pre-loved tales, academic texts, and rare finds.

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  • Wade the River Drift the Loch (1948) Macdonald Robertson0

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  • Folio Society TIMES ATLAS OF THE WORLD Leather Slipcase Illustrated 20050

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    Military History

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    Military History

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    History of the Great War: Military Operations Macedonia Vol 2 (1935 First Ed.)

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    The House at Pooh Corner (1928 First Edn) Ernest Shepard

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    The Bolsheviks in the Tsarist DUMA (1929 First Edition) A. Dadayev Lenin

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    History of the Great War: Military Operations Macedonia Vol 2 (1935 First Ed.)

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