Alistair Overy benefited from a library clear out last week, picking up a 4th edition of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species.
When the Lincoln student looked up his find on the internet he was shocked to find similar editions being sold for between £2500 and £4500.
Overy told Cherwell, “The book itself doesn’t mean a lot to me, it’s pretty cool to have but I can’t say it’s one of my most treasured possessions. I will probably keep it for a few years then sell it when I really need money. Who knows, I might even find time to read it at some point.”
He offered advice to fellow bargain-seekers, “If someone is handing out free stuff then you might as well take a look.”The clear out was advertised to students through a college email. Overy commented, “Don’t take the attitude that you’re too late to get something.”
One LMH student commented, ‘Hats off to you, sir.’
