A week after being stolen, a dozen rare history books are back on the shelves at the Reading Public Library's main branch.
City police officers recovered and returned the 12 volumes of George Meiser IX's 22-book "The Passing Scene" series to the library Wednesday afternoon.
Officials originally thought that only 11 of the limited-edition books were taken, but they determined Wednesday that the number was actually 12.
The books were damaged by the suspects removing the library's security tags before leaving the building at South Fifth and Franklin streets last Wednesday, according to Frank Kasprowicz, the library's director.
Two brothers, Erick and Robert Bierman, were arrested Monday and charged with theft, receiving stolen property, and related offenses.
The books are popular among local history buffs and collectors and have been known to sell on Internet auction sites like eBay for more than $100 each.
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