RARE BOOKS GETTYSBURG CIVIL WAR MILITARY and MORE !!
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FANTASTIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN THE HISTORIC TOWN OFGETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA The Most Famous Small Town in America! RETIREMENT SALE!!! This is a tremendous opportunity for the right person or persons who have a passion for old books with dreams of owning and running their own business and a love for Gettysburg, where one of the most significant battles of the American Civil War took place, where thousands of soldiers fought and died on these hallowed battlegrounds, and where Abraham Lincoln wrote and delivered his Gettysburg Address. This is a once in a lifetime chance to buy a semi retirement that you will love doing! The business is up and running and is an easy one to operate ... all that's needed is your passion, add your own personal touches and enjoy this satisfying business! We'll also be happy to assist the new owners in the transition if need be. WHY A USED BOOKSTORE: Everybody LOVES books, especially those who enjoy history at it's finest! Even those who don't care to read, like to look at pictures, so there is something here for everyone and just about EVERYONE gets to Gettysburg at some point in time. Some "regulars" visit several times during the year The local folks would welcome an open "neighborhood" bookstore. Plus, the upcoming HUGE and sure to be SPECTACULAR, 150th celebration of the Battle of Gettysburg, in 2013, in itself, presents a tremendous opportunity to prepare for! ABOUT OUR BOOKS: We have been in the used book business for almost 20 years (husband & wife owned and operated, ready to retire!) and have worked very hard to develop a desirable collection of mostly hardcover, non-fiction titles, as well as having established a reputable name among the used book community with our one very devoted employee! Our collection of quality books encompasses a variety of categories w/ an emphasis on Military History including the Civil War, Americana and American History. Other categories that have many quality collectible titles as well, are ... Literature, Poetry, Shakespeare, Childrens & Juvenile Series, Chess, Sports, Law, Education, Religion, Medicine, World History and Travel, Natural History, Animals, Genealogy, Journalism, Art, Art History, Decorative Arts, Dance, Theatre, Hollywood, Architecture, Photography, Lincoln, WWI, WWII, Vietnam, Military Technical Manuals, Reference, Social History, Black History, Science, Cooking and some desirable vintage paperbacks. Our internet listings can be viewed at www.shoemakerbooks.com PLUS there's a seemingly endless supply for EBAY ... tons of magazines and other treasures that will keep anyone interested for a very long time, in between getting out and enjoying the town and surrounding areas! Much of our stock (almost 16,000 titles) is presently on line through the various websites i.e. Abe Books, Alibris, Barnes & Noble and Biblio.com but we have sooo much more that is waiting in the wings! ABOUT OUR BUSINESS: Since we are primarily an internet business, we have maintained customer hours by appointment only. We believe an open shop, in addition to the internet would do extremely well here. In a SUPERB location w/ plenty of foot traffic and being inside the heart of the tourist area makes us close to many hotels and fine restaurants (like the Dobbin House, O'Rorkes, The Pub, General Pickett's Buffet etc.), famous battlefields (like Pickett's Charge, the Peach Orchard, Little Round Top and Devil's Den) and of course, the Visitors Center, all of which presents a wealth of potential AND as an option ... The books are neatly housed in a large 2 story brick duplex with commercial zoning. The books occupy most of the building except for a large apartment on one side which could be available for the purchaser to rentThe business includes ... the tremendous book stock, about 30 thousand plus books, which occupy nearly 3000 feet of shelving, with thousands more in boxes ... thousands of other vintage magazines, all kinds of reference books, artwork, prints, maps, autographs, a book press and many other items too numerous to list ... PLUS ... our internet database ... all shelving and bookcases ... 2 antique showcases, desks, office supplies and our shipping center w/ packing materials, boxes, tape, etc ... We also have another "outlet" for our books, located in a nearby antique mall which is great advertising for our main shop and produces additional income with minimal effort, that is also included. Estimated retail value of ALL inventory and fixtures easily exceeds a million bucks! This is a super bargain!New owners can keep the business in the same location as rent is paid through the end of 2008 ... or move it if they so desire. The pictures below are a sampling ... If you would like to come take a look, please feel free to contact us to make arrangements. We welcome your visit and inquiries! CONTACT US with any questions at 717-337-2928 And finally ... WHAT GETTYSBURG HAS TO OFFER: There is so much that goes on here throughout the year ... here's just a "tip of the iceberg" ... LOTS of history and in close proximity to Washington D.C., Baltimore and Harrisburg. The brand NEW Visitors Center w/ the magnificently restored Cyclorama painting that draws the viewer into the battle! Newly restored historical downtown buildings such as the Train Station and Wills House The popular Eisenhower Farm tour The recent elegantly renovated Majestic Theater. Lots of fantastic local artisans and specialty shops . A wonderful Farmers Market w/ lots of fresh local produce and vendors that runs from April to October. Nightly Ghost Walks ... these are very popular! Several local golf courses to choose from plus the Gettysburg Classic Golf Tournament at the Links, held every August. Annual Bluegrass Music Festival Bi annual Antique's Fair held in May and Sept. Plenty of parades and re-enactors meandering about throughout the year and of course ... the AWESOME annual, Gettysburg CW Battle Re-enactment event that brings in tens of thousands of re-enactors and spectators ... making the Civil War really come alive! Friendly local people A reverent and quiet peacefulness during the winter months so you can enjoy the small town atmosphere and neighborhood commeraderie. Check out these links for more info ... (you'll have to copy and paste them into your browser)www.gettysburg.travelwww.gettysbg.comwww.gettysburgblog.com/gettysburg-reenactments-expected-to-make-history-this-year/07/01/2008/ Shipping Center
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