stub8535
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Post by stub8535 on Feb 12, 2017 13:55:37 GMT
Saw a report about rare books being stolen at the end of January en route to an antiques book function in the states. Has anyone, who saw the report before me, already asked fs if the Italian books are safe?
I have asked the question already. Will post when I have an answer unless the borrower/ fs answer first.
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Post by richardthe4th on Feb 12, 2017 14:59:05 GMT
Didn't see the report in the Mail but presumably they would be insured??
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Post by ben on Feb 12, 2017 15:18:12 GMT
I would also be disapointed if this was one that was lent again FS had not sent a message out yet stating this. Even if message was only to say it had been stolen and more information to follow.
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Post by stub8535 on Feb 12, 2017 15:32:06 GMT
I dont believe this collateral was involved. Several books including one by Copernicus were taken from a large quantity of antique books being transported to America. They were in a "secure" warehouse. The report states that the thieves broke through a skylight and abseiled in. They broke into several containers.
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Post by stub8535 on Feb 12, 2017 15:47:57 GMT
Italian books safe. Under FS control in their watehouse. Not in US consignment.
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Post by stub8535 on Feb 12, 2017 15:48:39 GMT
From e mail customer services moments ago.
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Post by sqh on Feb 12, 2017 19:05:03 GMT
That makes our Italian books even more rare.  |
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Post by bracknellboy on Feb 12, 2017 19:38:10 GMT
Or maybe in reality they aren't worth targeting......
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Post by elliotn on Feb 13, 2017 8:34:36 GMT
Hopefully not unbolted's unfilled book loan with American buyer.
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Post by mikes1531 on Feb 14, 2017 19:53:35 GMT
Italian books safe. Under FS control in their watehouse. Not in US consignment. I thought fundingsecure told us early on that they wouldn't be taking possession of the books but that they would be stored in a specialist storage facility equipped with appropriate temperature/humidity/security controls. Am I misremembering?
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Post by Bagman on Feb 14, 2017 21:44:13 GMT
That is what I recall as well
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Post by mrclondon on Aug 20, 2017 21:27:30 GMT
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Post by stub8535 on Aug 20, 2017 22:06:55 GMT
If the rich owner was that concerned that squaters living below the facility then he could have offered them help.
Why expect local officials to remove them due to mental health issues?
I am sure his insurers may ask many questions in order to avoid paying out.
I also feel sadness at the loss of historical documents or other artifacts that show evidence of original thoughts and artisanal activities.
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