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150-Year-Old Book Returned
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An 1858 book was returned to Kiama Library in Australia after being missing for nearly 150 years. It was discovered inside a sealed fireplace during home renovations. The overdue fine would amount to about Rs 19 lakh, though likely waived.
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Details emerge of 150-year overdue book from 1870s
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Book found in sealed fireplace returned to Kiama Library
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Full story →Book Returned To Australian Library After 150 Years, Found Inside Sealed Fireplace; Fine Amounts To Rs 19 Lakh
A rare book, missing for about 150 years, was returned to an Australian library.
The book was found inside a sealed fireplace during a home renovation.
The fine owed for the overdue book amounts to Rs 19 lakh (approximately).
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Book Returned To Australian Library After 150 Years, Fine Amounts To Rs 19 Lakh
An 1858 book was returned to Kiama Library in Australia nearly 150 years late.
The book was found in a sealed fireplace.
The fine for the overdue book amounts to Rs 19 lakh.
The library has not confirmed if the fine will be collected.
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →Book borrowed in the 1870s returned to Australian library after 150 years
A book borrowed nearly 150 years ago was returned to Kiama Library in Australia.
The book was found hidden in a tea crate behind a sealed fireplace during renovations by Ross Simmons.
The book was part of Kiama Library's first collection.