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All members agree to abide by the abaas code of ethics. Rebecca romney, rare books expert featured on pawn stars. I am a rare bookseller based in las vegas, where i manage a gallery for bauman rare books. Visit us online, at our galleries in new york or las vegas, or call us at 180099bauman. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books. Since 2011 she has appeared as the rare book specialist on the history channels show pawn stars. I started appearing in season 4 of pawn stars in 2011 to appraise antique books and occasionally documents for the shop.
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