A discovery in Australia has shed light on a long-overdue book. The volume, published in 1858, was found in a sealed fireplace during home renovations. It is believed to have been checked out from a library around 150 years ago.

Further details about the book's history are scarce, as library records from the time have been lost. The book's publisher and the year it was published are known, but the identity of the person who borrowed it remains a mystery. More information about this unusual find can be found through news sources, including WSB-TV and The Associated Press.