Inscription to a specific person, or bearing some brief notation. This does not indicate that the book was necessarily signed by the author. See also Signed
The dedication of a work, usually by the author, but often by another person that is offering the work as a gift for someone.
a piece with a handwritten statement written by the author, but not necessarily signed, for a specific named person. Often, rather than signing the book, the inscription will read "from the Author". (see also Presentation Inscription and Signed)
Usually indicates a book signed by the author, either with an inscription to a specific person or bearing some brief notation along with his/her signature.
a dedication to the recipient of the book by the giver or sometimes by the author
Usually means a book that contains an author's signature plus a brief, possibly personalized note to the owner. Some confusion can arise when this term is used to indicate a passage penned by a previous owner, which is something different altogether.
A signature by the author, artist or other affiliate of the book, that includes a note to the recipient.
A book that is signed by the author with an inscription to a specific person or a short notation accompanied by the signature. [Back to the Top
Refers to any personalized, hand-written gift note within a book such as, "Best Wishes, Joe!". When the inscription is by the author, it is referred to as "gift inscribed by author". The inscription can be to anyone, such as a fan of the author. When the inscription is by the author to a person of notoriety, this is called a presentation copy. See also, association copy.
Signed by the author or someone associated with the book, but with more wording than simply a signature.
A book signed by the author that displays a gift, or personal notation.
a handwritten and signed statement usually written for a specific named person(s).
Signed (for example, autographed by author).
Signed by the author, but with reference to the book's owner.
Distinguished from "signed" in that the author has personalized the inscription rather than merely signing his name. Inscribed copies are more valuable than signed ones when the inscription is made out to a notable person or when, for example, the writer's inscription includes original work such as a poem or drawing.