This is a very imaginative answer, but given there was also a book about home canning, among other things, I suspect the real reason is that whenever the owner ends up with a book he no longer wants, out it goes in the shop. Someone might want it! At least it isn't cluttering up the house anymore!
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Date: 2023-10-20 11:57 am (UTC)