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The Journal

2 min readAutographBook history

The author's inscription, from courtesy to relic

Nothing transforms an ordinary book into a unique item as surely as a line traced by hand on its first page. The author's inscription — those few words by which a writer dedicates a copy to a specific recipient — has ...

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The author's inscription, from courtesy to relic

Our Guides

2 min readBibliophilieGetting startedFirst editions

Recognising a First Edition: A Beginner's Guide

Just starting out in book collecting and wondering what distinguishes a simple reprint from a genuine first edition? This question lies at the heart of the value of any antiquarian or modern book. This guide gives you...

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Recognising a First Edition: A Beginner's Guide

2 min readAutographBibliophilieGetting started

Recommandations de lecture

Naviguer dans le monde de la collection de livres rares ou d'autographes nécessite quelques lectures pour bien commencer votre aventure ! Vous trouverez ici une sélection de livres à privilégier pour connaître les bas...

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Recommandations de lecture