Global Politics Report Editorial

Magazine that was 132 years overdue returned to US library

Concord Public Library said it would have incurred a $12,055 overdue fine, had there not been a temporary fine freeze in place.

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Source: BBC News

Politics desk: Policy

Published: Sep. 15, 2026 at 09:15 PM ET

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Original source: BBC News

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