I've done this before through something called the Biblio-Mat - it's like a randomized vending machine for vintage/antique books! I've gotten two books this way, one called An Unfinished Woman and the other called The Faithful Ally. I took a friend once and she got one on how to repair upholstery.
I don't think there's too many in the world - if any others at all - and this one is at a book shop called the Monkey Paw in Toronto. I don't live there anymore so can't confirm if it's still there, but I'd highly recommend you check it out if it is, just for the novelty! It was only a toonie a few years ago too, you just pay the shop owner and they'll give you a token.
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I've done this before through something called the Biblio-Mat - it's like a randomized vending machine for vintage/antique books! I've gotten two books this way, one called An Unfinished Woman and the other called The Faithful Ally. I took a friend once and she got one on how to repair upholstery.
I don't think there's too many in the world - if any others at all - and this one is at a book shop called the Monkey Paw in Toronto. I don't live there anymore so can't confirm if it's still there, but I'd highly recommend you check it out if it is, just for the novelty! It was only a toonie a few years ago too, you just pay the shop owner and they'll give you a token.