Removing signed pages from books

[Runscott]

Gary, this is a 1925 first edition. I will almost certainly frame it in a shadowbox, intact.

[steve B]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Gary, this is a 1925 first edition. I will almost certainly frame it in a shadowbox, intact.

I think that's the way to go.

For me it would really depend on the book and signature and condition.
A modern book that's readily available from a signing? Cut away.
A totally mangled copy of a book that happens to be signed, maybe with a nice signature? Probably also one to cut.

Older stuff that's still nice I think the combination is better than the individual bits.

It will make for a bit of challenging framing, but will probably be well worth the effort.

Steve B

[Runscott]

Steve - see 'March pickups' for pics ('Coaching' by Rockne). The book arrived after my initial post and was too nice to mess with. I ended up just restoring the dust jacket and protecting the signed page.

[bgar3]

Excellent decision, that is a great association copy.

[steve B]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Steve - see 'March pickups' for pics ('Coaching' by Rockne). The book arrived after my initial post and was too nice to mess with. I ended up just restoring the dust jacket and protecting the signed page.

That's really nice!


Steve B