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BOOK FOUND BRICKED IN A FIREPLACE RETURNED TO AUSTRALIAN LIBRARY, 150 YEARS OVERDUE

1 min read • 2 hrs ago • ABC News: Top Stories • [src]
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WHAT HAPPENED

A book on Greek antiquities has been returned to an Australian public library approximately 150 years overdue, according to ABC News: Top Stories. The book was found bricked into a fireplace, where it had apparently been concealed for many years, and sustained water damage as a result. This return marks a significant, albeit extremely late, conclusion to the book's borrowing period.

Details about the book's journey and how it ended up in the fireplace are not provided in the available information. The condition of the book, aside from water damage, is also not specified. Unfortunately, due to the limited information, further insights into the book's history and its return to the library cannot be explored in depth.

The return of the book, despite being significantly overdue, highlights the importance of preserving historical and educational materials. It also underscores the sometimes mysterious paths that borrowed items can take before being recovered.

  • A book on Greek antiquities was returned to an Australian public library
  • The book was approximately 150 years overdue
  • It was found bricked into a fireplace with water damage

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