Where to Find Mathematics Textbooks from the 1920s-1980s?

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For purchasing old mathematics textbooks from the 1920s to 1980s, several resources are recommended. Online platforms like BookFinder.com are highlighted as effective for locating both new and secondhand books. Additionally, various forums suggest checking local used bookstores, library sales, and online marketplaces such as eBay and AbeBooks for vintage textbooks. These avenues provide a broad selection of materials suitable for undergraduate mathematics studies.
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Where can I purchase old mathematics textbooks up to undergraduate mathematics? I am ideally looking for books from the 1920’s to 1980’s.
 
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