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125-Year-Old Book Returned To Worcester Public Library, 51 Years After Due Date
The book was "The Early Works of Aubrey Beardsley" by Aubrey Beardsley. It was published in 1899.
November 12, 2024
WORCESTER - A 125-year-old book that was overdue for 51 years has finally returned home to the Worcester Public Library thanks to a Boston resident.
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The library announced on Facebook that their long-lost book had been returned to their collection after a Boston resident found it and gave it to the Cambridge Public Library.
The book was "The Early Works of Aubrey Beardsley" by Aubrey Beardsley. It was published in 1899 and the library acquired the book in July that same year.
The card says that "prompt return" is the responsibility of whoever borrows the book/Worcester Public Library/CBS Boston
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