Book published in 1899 returned 50 years overdue to Massachusetts library

The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley returns to Worcester in good condition' after being checked out in 1973

A book published in 1899 which was 51 years overdue has finally been returned to a public library in Massachusetts.

The book, titled The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley, was returned to the Worcester public library earlier in November. It had been checked out in 1973, with a due date of 22 May 1973, making its return just more than five decades late.