Second Story Books - Out-of-Print, Used and Rare Books in all Subjects

101 PENGUINS AT DUPONT

See the collection in the 20th Street display window at Second Story Books, 2000 P Street NW. Penguins priced from $10 to $30.

New Year's Resolution Contest

Tell us what book (or books) you've resolved to read (or NOT to read) in the coming year, and why. Maybe it's a book you've always thought you needed to read but haven't done so yet.Maybe it's a book you've finally decided you really don't need to read after all. Tell us about one book, two books, a short list of books, or a long list – whatever is right for you.

Grand Prize: $400 Gift certificate

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"Magnificent Obsessions" Smithsonian Libraries exhibit

Allan and Kim Stypeck, owners of Second Story Books, are acknowledged as members of the "collection of contributors" to Smithsonian Libraries “Magnificent Obsessions” exhibition.

Dupont Circle Store

2000 P Street NW. Since 1978.

Rockville Warehouse Store

Half a million books. Open to the public. 50% Off All Books on the Reatil Floor.

Arts & Antiques Store

PHOTOGRAPH OF FELIX FRANKFURTER [SIGNED]

Photo by Abdon Daoud Ackad

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Amazon Store

Over 24,000 books, CDs, and DVDs, available exclusively through our Amazon Store. FIVE STAR SELLER RATING.

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eBay Store

Books, art, posters and some very unusual collectibles. New items added daily. Selling on eBay since 1999 with a 99% positive feedback rating.

Pictured above: THE LONDON TIMES, 82 NEWSPAPER ISSUES, JANUARY TO APRIL 1861

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Chesapeake Collectibles

Allan Stypeck returns for the 9th Season of this popular Maryland Public Television program. Click below to see air dates.

Free Appraisal Days: Last Saturday of every month.

Allan Stypeck examines and appraises items at the JUNE 30 Free Appraisal Day.

In The News

Washington Post Magazine Cover Story on Allan Stypeck and Second Story Books.

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