From Cover to Dedication: The Stories We Find Inside 📝

The Magic of Inscribed Books͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ [Logo]( [SHOP]( [SALES]( [10% OFF]( [ACCOUNT]( [Comet by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan]( Inscribed Books: More Than a Simple Copy It has been said that when you purchase a book with an inscription, you also acquire the unique story associated with that particular copy. An inscription typically consists of a brief note, either written by the author at the outset of the book or, in some instances, by a previous owner. Many inscriptions are straightforward dedications to loved ones, while others hold historical or personal significance. While, for several decades, signed copies held greater value compared to inscribed ones, some antique booksellers are beginning to view inscriptions from a fresh perspective. They offer readers a direct connection to the author's thoughts and intentions. The recipients of these inscriptions often share a special relationship with the author or played a pivotal role in the story's creation. There are various types of inscriptions, with the most sought-after being the 'dedication copy' —a book inscribed by the author and personally presented to the individual mentioned in the book. 'Association copies' refer to books inscribed to notable or famous individuals, while 'presentation copies' are inscribed by the author to someone who may not necessarily hold significance in the author's life or be a famous figure. Here, we have carefully curated a selection of BIBLIO's most intriguing inscribed copies. [Find Signed & Inscribed copies on BIBLIO]( [Por quién doblan las campanas by Ernest Hemingway]( This Argentinian edition of "For Whom the Bells Toll" was dedicated to aCzech-American adventurer, Eduard IngriÅ¡, who had a really special relation with Hemingway. In May 1956 Hemingway met IngriÅ¡ in Cabo Blanco, on the north coast of Peru. Initially, the writer sought advice on catching specimen Marlin in the rough seas off the coast of Peru, advice that must have borne fruit as, in 1957 IngriÅ¡ received a call from Hollywood, at Hemingway's request to advise the team on the filming the screen adaptation of "The Old Man and the Sea". [TAKE A LOOK]( [Arthur Miller Collected Plays]( This is an inscribed copy of Arthur Miller’s collected plays from the library of Xenia J. Chekhov, the second wife of Michael Chekhov, who was the nephew of Anton Chekhov and Marilyn Monroe’s acting teacher. Miller mentions how important Marilyn was in his comprehension of Mr. Chekhov. [TAKE A LOOK]( [The Home by Charlotte Perkins]( Charlotte Perkins signed this copy on the front free endpaper with the following dedication: "To Frau Adele Gerber, with the compliments of the author, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Dec. 1903". This superb provenance highlights the strength of the pre-First World War international women's movement, the recipient being a prominent Austrian suffragist and founder of the International Women's Suffrage Alliance. [TAKE A LOOK]( [Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling]( Signed and inscribed copies of the Harry Potter books are exceptionally rare. They were typically gifted to individuals who were involved in organizing signing events or had a personal connection with the author. In this first edition copy of the fourth installment of the series, J.K. Rowling wrote, "To Laura and Kat, who, I hear, are Harry fans - which makes me like them a lot! - J.K. Rowling." [TAKE A LOOK]( [Epos by Charles Bukowski]( The recipient of this copy of Bukowski's poems was John William Corrington, an American writer, lawyer, and a close friend of Bukowski. Corrington served as an English instructor at Louisiana State University when he initially corresponded with Bukowski in 1960. He held a profound and early admiration for Bukowski's work. [TAKE A LOOK]( [SHOP BIBLIO NOW!]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( Biblio.com · PO Box 1211 · Asheville, NC 28802 · USA