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Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

The books’ return comes as the library is currently hosting Story Explorers, a new free exhibition at Leeds Central Library, co-produced alongside the British Library. Alongside immersive, family-friendly installations, the exhibition also includes books like the one shown here as well as objects exploring themes such as the natural world and the far reaches of space.

The books’ return comes as the library is currently hosting Story Explorers, a new free exhibition at Leeds Central Library, co-produced alongside the British Library. Alongside immersive, family-friendly installations, the exhibition also includes books like the one shown here as well as objects exploring themes such as the natural world and the far reaches of space.

Special collections librarian Antony Ramm with the pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

One of pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

One of pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

Special collections librarian Antony Ramm with one of pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

Special collections librarian Antony Ramm with one of pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

One of pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

Special collections librarian Antony Ramm with one of pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

Special collections librarian Antony Ramm with one of pair of antique library books written by a renowned 19th century geologist which have finally been returned 50 years late. Volumes I and II of the esteemed Rev. William Buckland’s Geology and Mineralogy, written almost 200 years ago, were due back at Leeds Central Library in March 1976, but were instead discovered by staff in a charity shop in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

The work of Elrick Boldy (Leeds Arts University) explores the limits of communication through asemic writing – drawings symbolic of writing are rendered using plasma-cut steel, which is formed into curves and waves, then treated with rust-adjacent patina.