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Is “so long of” a set phrase?
 
No, it's bad English. It should be:

after so long having it on my shelf
after having it on my shelf for so long

after such a long time (of) having it on my shelf
 
No. The person means "after so long a time...."

Or what Jutfrank said.
 
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