Memorias Librería

Havana

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Memorias Librería

This one is for those of us who enjoy a deep dive into books and all manner of related paraphernalia and antiques, not limited to books only. Many of the items on sale date back decades, and are one-of-a-kind.

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address57 Animas, La Habana
phone+53 7 8623153

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