Book found bricked in fireplace is returned to a library — 150 years overdue
A book on Greek antiquities has been returned to an Australian public library about 150 years late, with water damage from years bricked into a fireplace.
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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Jul 31, 2026, 9:03 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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- Source published: Jul 31, 2026, 9:03 AM UTC
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