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Rare First Edition of 'To Kill A Mockingbird' Discovered in Oxfam Shop, Heads to British Library
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Firstpost•23-09-2026, 14:19
Rare First Edition of 'To Kill A Mockingbird' Discovered in Oxfam Shop, Heads to British Library
- •A first edition of Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird" was found in a box of donated books at an Oxfam shop on Portobello Road, London.
- •Shop manager Olivia Haysman-Walker confirmed it was a first US printing by J. B. Lippincott, one of approximately 5,000 copies.
- •Despite a faded dust jacket, the pages were largely undamaged, making it a valuable find for collectors.
- •The British Library has acquired the rare copy, with Haysman-Walker personally delivering it to the national collection.
- •The discovery serves as a significant advertisement for Oxfam's "Second Hand September" campaign, promoting buying used items.
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The first edition of Harper Lee's novel was found inside an Oxfam bookshop on Portobello Road, London, tucked away in a box of American titles donated by a member of the public.
The rare book has been acquired by the British Library and was personally delivered there by Oxfam shop manager Olivia Haysman-Walker.
Shop manager Olivia Haysman-Walker verified the find by carefully checking the print dates, jacket design, and binding against known first editions published by J. B. Lippincott.
