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To Kill a Mockingbird first edition discovered in London Oxfam shop

British Library acquires the first edition for national collection

2 Sep 22 · 1d ago · 1 post · 1 source · development 2 of 2

The book, which has a worn dust jacket but pages in beautiful condition, has been acquired by the British Library and will join its permanent national collection.

British Library acquires the first edition for national collection
bbc.co.uk

“It's amazing to think that this book has passed through our Oxfam bookshop and into the national collection at the British Library.”

Olivia Haysman-Walker

Olivia Haysman-Walker Oxfam bookshop managerHarper Lee Author of To Kill a MockingbirdBritish Library National libraryOxfam Charity and bookshop operator

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