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Lost favorite edition of 'The Great Gatsby' with dark green cover and handwritten notes near the café on South Street in downtown Kalamazoo.
South Street near café
Lost
listing
Posted
6 months
ago
Description
I lost my favorite edition of 'The Great Gatsby' in downtown Kalamazoo, MI, near the café on South Street. It has a dark green cover and contains my handwritten notes in the margins. I was there on Tuesday afternoon and think I may have left it on the table while I was chatting with a friend. I am really hoping someone picks it up so I can get it back!
Approximate last-seen location
South Street near café
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