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Dear John:
 
I recently acquired an autographed copy of Dark Watch by Clive Cussler, but it was inscribed to the original owner. I know that inscribed books are usually worth much less than a regular autograph, but is there any sort of exception to this rule?" (Will, Portland)
 
 
John responds:

You are correct - inscriptions typically negate the value added to a signed book, unless the inscription does not refer to a specific individual (i.e. "To Mary - ").  Inscriptions of historical significance, either to the author or to the book subject, will enhance the value of the book.  For example, "To Dad on Christmas - Clive Cussler." Or, if the person it is inscribed to is equally or more famous than the author:  "To John Travolta - Nelson Demille."
 
While personal inscriptions are generally avoided by the collector community, upon the death of the author, or as a book becomes more scarce, such inscriptions become tolerated.
 
  
 
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