Does it matter to you if a "signed numismatic book" is really a signed bookplate pasted in

Longacre

For some reason I like to get numismatic books that are signed. I know that the value of the book is not any different, but it is always cool to have a book that is signed by the author. I find that some authors will actually sign the inside of the book, and personalize it if requested (there is certain name for the page that they usually sign, but for now, I will just call it the "title page"). For example, when I bought the Renaissance of American Coinage book from Roger Burdette, he wrote a very nice note inside and signed the title page. However, other authors use a different method. Their signed books are really a signed bookplate that gets pasted on the inside front cover of the book itself by a secretary or fulfillment center.

I am not sure if there is a difference between these two methods, or if anyone else feels as though one method is better than the other. I tend to prefer the Burdette method, because it seems more personal. Does anyone else have a thought on this?

Heywood

I picked up the QDB Obsolete ( Currency) book, and it has the signed bookplate.

While I like having the author's signature, I would have rather have had him sign the title page.

But I can understand why the bookplate methode is used for mass signings.

I would certainly hate to go to a book signing and have the author paste a pre-signed Plate into my book!

DaveG

When I can, I prefer to get books signed by the author in person

Pistareen

Is it "front flyleaf" you're searching for, Longacre?

I did one of those bookplate signings for the Bass IV hardbouncs (my first B+M sale, back in the day), and it was vastly easier and quicker than passing 200 books back and forth. A small stack of cardboard bookplates got set on the desk for when you had 10 minutes free instead of laborious transporting of book cartons.

More than once, Dave has assented to sign a book that already contained a signed bookplate. He's always delighted to personalize things.

Now, if investment is at the forefront of your thoughts, unless you become REALLY famous in coins, your name in it will hurt the value of the book. But who wouldn't pay a premium for a book signed from QDB to Longacre! Especially since it will come with a xenon-filled carrying case to preserve the cherished object for centuries.

Longacre

<< <i>Now, if investment is at the forefront of your thoughts, unless you become REALLY famous in coins, your name in it will hurt the value of the book. But who wouldn't pay a premium for a book signed from QDB to Longacre! Especially since it will come with a xenon-filled carrying case to preserve the cherished object for centuries. >>




I am sure a book with that provenance will sell for a princely sum in the future!

thebeav

<< <i>I know that the value of the book is not any different, but it is always cool to have a book that is signed by the author. >>



I disagree. I've paid a lot more for certain books just because they were signed.....

airplanenut

I met QDB the day before my 18th birthday at the Baltimore show. He walked me across the bourse and gave me 50% off any book at the Whitman table (I chose his type book). Since he couldn't sign on my birthday, he signed the book March 12-1 instead of March 11.

As for your question, I certainly like the idea of more personalized signatures, but I also like getting the signature myself, which eliminates the plate

michael

i do not care i am only interested in the contents of the book

Coxe

<< <i>i do not care i am only interested in the contents of the book >>