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Jul 18, 2018 · The term "flat signed" means the author has written their name and nothing else on the page; The term "autographed" does not mean signed but means that the document in question has been hand-written. So an "autographed manuscript" is a manuscript hand-written by the author. The site goes on to list its most valuable signed book, which turns out ...
Jul 10, 2021 · Collecting signed books. 10 July, 2021. A signed copy of James and the Giant Peach. Books are good but signed books are better. An autograph from your favourite author can turn a book into a collectable item and increase its value and desirability. Many collectors based their collections around signed books and they are a staple of the rare ...
- Types of Author Signatures
- Signed Bookplates
- Facsimile Signatures
- Ownership Signatures
- Gift Inscriptions
- How Much Does An Author’S Signature Increase The Value?
- Other Terms Associated with Author Signatures
signed books
Signedmeans the book has been signed by its author (or perhaps by an illustrator, or editor). Signed books are much desired by collectors, and, generally speaking, a signature will enhance the value of the book. A dated signature is nearly always considered a good thing, especially if the date of signing is close to the date of the book’s publication. (Sometimes booksellers take the time to point this out by noting a book is “signed in the year of publication.”) Please note: You might come ac...
inscribed books
An inscribed book (sometimes also called a presentation copy) has been signed by the author to another person. From a collector’s point of view, there are 2 schools of thought about inscribed books. The first is that inscriptions detract from the desirability of the book; a book inscribed to a stranger is considered inferior to one that bears only the author’s signature or one inscribed to the collector themselves. This is a commonly held view. The second is that inscriptions are great; the m...
association copy
An association copyis inscribed by the author to another author, a well-known person, or someone else associated with the author. Alternatively, it may be signed by someone associated with the author. The term association copy can also be used to designate a book, not necessarily signed, which was owned by someone of note or by someone associated with the author. An example would be Allen Ginsberg’s copy of “On the Road,” a copy owned by the author’s mother or editor, or by someone famous. Th...
Bookplates are sometimes signed by the author, then affixed to books by the publisher. However, signatures signed directly on the book are more highly desired by collectors than those which appear on bookplates. See our article Bookplates: Various Types & How they Effect Book Valuesfor more details.
Facsimile signatures are those that are printed or stamped into the book. The author has not actually signed the book. It’s just a reproduction of the author’s signature. They are often mistaken for real signatures by novice collectors — and by experienced ones, too. It’s an easy mistake to make. Facsimile signatures can appear anywhere on the book...
People commonly sign / date their own books, as a way of recording when they acquired or read them, or of indicating ownership. Such a signature may (or may not) detract somewhat from the book’s value; in any case, value is not added. If the book was previously owned by someone closely associated with it, the signature of that person may enhance it...
A gift inscription simply means that someone, but not the author,has written something on the book before giving it to someone else as a gift. Gift inscriptions detract from a collectible book’s value. If giving a valuable book (or one that may become valuable) as a gift, it’s a better idea to just give a card (or maybe tuck in a note on acid-free ...
There’s no rule. If a book is signed by the author, it may be worth more than an unsigned copy. The difference could be large, moderate, or negligible, depending upon the book in question. Again, supply & demandcomes into play. If the author is very popular, but signatures are scarce, the signature will be in demand. Factors to consider are whether...
The adjective holograph refers to something that is written entirely in the author’s handwriting. The term autographis similar, but used only to denote handwritten letters. A.L.S.abbreviates “autographed letter signed,” referring to a letter written in the author’s hand, then signed. Similarly, T.L.S.is an abbreviation for “typed letter signed,” wh...
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- Any Post-2000 Signed 'Harry Potter' Book by J.K. Rowling. J.K. Rowling's first Harry Potter book was published in the U.S. in 1998, and by 2000 she has become an international literary superstar.
- A First Edition Of 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini. While The Kite Runner is now considered one of the most highly acclaimed and beloved books of the past 20 years, when it was first published in 2003, it only had a small initial print run.
- A Signed First Edition Of 'The DaVinci Code' by Dan Brown. Dan Brown's The DaVinci Code became a worldwide phenomenon after it was released in 2003. According to AbeBooks a signed first edition was sold in May of 2006, the year the movie came out, for over $4,000 — the highest price ever paid for a copy of this bestselling thriller.
- A Signed First Edition Of One Of The 'Twilight' Books by Stephanie Meyer. Sure, Twilight fever has since died down from the inferno-levels it reached in 2005.
Dec 9, 2016 · A Guide to Buying and Collecting Signed Books in 2019. By Leah Dobrinska. Dec 9, 2016. 9:00 AM. Topics: Book Collecting. A signed book is a sought-after collectible for a bibliophile, and it can add exponential value to a book collection. Whether you’re just beginning your collection or are a seasoned collector, what should you consider when ...
A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. A book collector wants an attractive copy, often in ‘Fine’ condition. Dust jackets are important. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate.
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Dec 14, 2023 · Research the Author The author makes all the difference. Bestselling authors like Stephen King or J.K. Rowling have countless signed copies in circulation, making them less rare. Lesser-known Cult Classics or Pulitzer Prize winner’s signatures can increase value dramatically. Understanding the author’s significance helps ascertain a book ...
