Pass reader to locate manuscript and old books maybe?

I believe the answer is:

collectorsitems

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'old books maybe?' is the definition.
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'pass reader to locate manuscript' is the wordplay.
'pass' becomes 'col' (col is a term for a mountain pass).
'reader' becomes 'lector' (synonyms).
'to locate' becomes 'site' (synonyms).
'manuscript' becomes 'ms' (abbreviation for manuscript).
'col'+'lector'+'site'+'ms'='COLLECTORS ITEMS'

'and' acts as a link.

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