The Double Mistake Purchase
Two friends, completely independent of each other, bought the same rare book at an antiquarian auction – even though they lived hundreds of miles apart and hadn’t discussed it. When they met, they laughed: it was the very same copy – with the identical entry from the previous owner.
The previous owner turned out to be a common great-uncle, whom neither knew about. The coincidence led not only to a double purchase – but to a rediscovery of family roots. Sometimes, a purchase brings more than just an object – it brings history back.
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