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150-Year-Overdue Book Found in Fireplace Returns to Australian Library

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A book on Greek antiquities, over 150 years overdue, was returned to an Australian public library after being found bricked in a fireplace. The book, which shows signs of water damage, was discovered by a local named Ross Simmons in Kiama, New South Wales.

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    A 150-year-overdue book resurfaces in an Australian library, found bri...

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    Book found bricked in a fireplace returned to Australian library, 150...

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    A book on Greek antiquities has been returned to an Australian public...

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    Book found bricked in fireplace is returned to a library - 150 years o...

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