note: the dates!

When I was selecting my books for R.I.P IV I just knew that, We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson, had to be among them, so I quickly paid a visit to my local library’s web-portal and was excited to find a copy available, even if it was located in the mysterious, Bibliographic Services department…

Imagine my shock when the last person to borrow the book before me, returned it in 1977… Thirty two years ago!!! I was 3! (Go on do the sums I’ll let you. )

It’s a bit yellowed and worn, but it’s was very cool to be reading something that hasn’t likely been opened very often in nearly as long as I’ve been alive.

And the title I’ve given the post is a tad unfair, as it turns out, Bibliographic Services, is an archiving department.

There were some cool Lending Rules posted on to the inside cover as well.

What’s the oldest book you’ve had the chance to read?