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Colophon – A printed statement at the end of the book stating usually the title of the book, the publisher and or printer, and the place and date of publication.

Points (or Issue Points) – An error or peculiarity in a book that helps differentiate it from other copies and may indicate a priority of issue. A point may increase the value of a book dramatically. Ephemera – An item that was usually created for reading and then subsequent disposal. Examples include letters, advertisements, magazines and newspapers. I'm With The Banned Sweatshirt, Banned Books Shirt Reading Shirt, Librarian Shirt Woman's Shirt, Banned Books Sweatshirt Real Books by Color™ | Office or Home Decor, Wedding Display, Photo Prop, Staging, Shelf Decoration, Interior Designer | PRICE is PER 1 BOOK Minimalist White Owl on Vintage Library Books Art Print Magical Animal Bookish Decor Light Academia Wizard Pet Illustration by AislingElyseProvenance – The history of ownership for a given copy of a book, manuscript or work of art. Often, indications of previous ownership are given by bookplates, inscriptions, special bindings and similar features. An especially noteworthy provenance may add substantial value to a book.

Peter Harrington Limited. Registered office: WSM Services Limited, Connect House, 133-137 Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, LONDON SW19 7JY. First editions are sought-after by book collectors and a first edition is usually more valuable than a later printing. A first edition signed by the author will have even greater value.

Inscribed – A book in which a written inscription has been made by the author, to a specified person. This is not to be confused with a non-authorial inscription, which would be written name, note, phrase, or comment made by someone other than the author (usually a previous owner). Very Good – A description of condition implying some slight wear. A book so described would usually be acceptable to all but the most condition-conscious of collectors. Ex-Library – Previously owned by a public lending library, and usually accompanied by the usual library stamps, marks, etc. These are generally not valued by collectors.

Covers – The everyday term for the covered boards of a book. The front and rear surface of a binding, as opposed to the spine. These may be composed of card, wood or other materials, covered by cloth, paper or leather. Prelims (preliminaries) – Any material that precedes the main text of the book. Prelims are usually set and printed after the main text; they are numbered with lower-case Roman numerals (rather than Arabic numerals) so that any late changes to the content or extent of the prelims do not affect the pagination of the text. Limited Edition – An edition issued in a stated, usually small, number of copies; the lower the number, the more valuable the copy. Please remember that an old or antique book is not necessary valuable just because it's old. Common books like the works of William Shakespeare, prayer books, bibles and encyclopedias were printed in huge quantities during the Victorian era and usually have little value. Beveled – Boards (edges or boards) that are cut at an oblique angle prior to covering, as opposed to the standard 90 degree cut.Rebound – The original binding of the book has been removed and a new binding has been attached and re-sewn. Book Blanket, Vintage Books Blanket, Soft Cozy Throw Blankets, Gift For Reading Lover, Bookworm, Velveteen Plush Blanket, Blanket Gift Book formats – The traditional terms in use for describing book formats, which are derived from early printing methodology and the size of early handmade sheets of paper. The following is offered as a guide to convert book formats to approximate book sizes – Dedication copy – One of the best types of association copies – one that is owned or inscribed to the person to whom the book is dedicated.