A library book borrowed in the 1870s has returned to Kiama, Australia. It was discovered sealed inside a fireplace during recent home renovations. The overdue fine for the "Antiquities of Athens" book would be substantial. However, the library will not collect any payment from the unknown borrower. The historical book will now be displayed permanently in the local history collection.

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.

A public library in Australia has had a book returned an estimated 150 years late