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Children's books printed before 1985
Books printed before 1985 are outlawed in the U.S. because the inks, dyes and paints used in the printing may contain traces of lead. Lead poses a serious health risk to children, and it's illegal to sell any products intended for use by children aged 12 or under that contain lead, per the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Many used-book sellers, consignment stores and charity shops like Goodwill will refuse any pre-1985 books for this reason.
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