For those of you who collect books

[Chris Surtees]

Do any of you who have a large collection of books have a stamp?

I read, wish I could remember where, about a couple a fella's who had rather large archery/bowhunting libraries had personal stamps made. Most of them did just to show that the book was from their personal library and other did for a little security.

If any of you have a stamp where did you have it made, and could you post a pic of it.

Thanks,
Chris

[jeff w]

I believe at one time Lee Valley/Veritas(they make quiet a few woodworking tools also) offered the stamps you are referring to. I am not sure if they still do or not, the stamps were in their catalogs at one time however.   You may want to check their website/contact customer service.

[d. ward]

One thought was once the book was rubber stamped as part of someones personal books the value of the book could no longer be sold as mint condition.The rubber stamping of books decrases the resale value...but if you were never going to resell the books it would be fine I'am sure.But most book collecters I deal with do not want anything stamped or writen other then signed by the auther.X library copies which have library stamps are worth about half of an unstamped copy of the same book given the same condition...just some food for thought...bowdoc

[aromakr]

Chris:
Any office supply store could make a stamp for you. The processes they are now employing involve photo copying the original and creating the stamp from the photo copy. So just design your own stamp and have it made. I'm not sure I agree with bowdoc as I have a copy of "Archery the Technical side" Signed by Bill Sweetland that I believe is more valuable than one that's unsigned.
Bob

[d. ward]

Hi Bob you may have missread my post.I did say collecters like them to be signed...but they do not like to see a rubber stamping in the book reading Don's personal library or Seattle School library...But signed by Bill Sweetland would surely be worth more then rubber stamped by me....bowdoc

[Chris Surtees]

Thanks for info,,,I was just curious if anyone with large collections did this sort of thing and what their stamp looked like.

I have plenty of signed books but do not think I would do a stamp for my little collection.

Really just thought it was interesting and from the article I read getting a book from one of these guys would certainly be worth it.

Always nice to see what others are doing. Especially the hard core collectors with very large collections.

Best,
Chris

[jeff w]

Sorry, I misread your question.   I was thinking of the embossing stamps-not the rubber stamps.

[Waterhole-Ike]

Book labels were popular during the first half of the last century. I have a few books that contain personal book labels. Sometimes a personal label can add value to a book depending on who's name is on the label. People who owned books tended to loan them out. Remember that back before television, the internet, and the telephone, books, newspapers and magazines were the primary source of information and were more revered than they are today. The labels were one way to remind the barrower who the owner is. If your interested in having labels made for your collection just check on the internet. I did a quick check and found this site;   http://www.labelyourstuff.com/booklabels.htm

[Falk]

I am writing this on a different 'puter as my own internet connection broke down - so not pics etc... but I like to add my view quickly.

In former times these ex libris stamps were very popular and I also know of printed lables which could be glued on the boards or frontis piece, as mentioned above. I assume you were refering to ex libris stamps in particular here. Well, should be no big deal to find old ones on the eeh_bay or design your own, if you have some art potential.

I have quite a number of books indeed, not only archery stuff. Some of the later may be rated as true collectibles also. As soon as I get a new (to me) book I write my name in permanent ink on the frontis piece - and put my ordinary address stamp alongside! I don't care a bit if some other person later feels this has hurt its value, as I dont plan in letting them go anyways. These are MINE - and it should say so.
I also think of this as sort of pedegree (spelling) for each book - which makes it possible to follow it's path through the ages. If my name in the list is later seen as an odd one - what the heck! Go for it! Do place your own stamp into them!

BTW: I also write into my books - intensively! Not only do I correct misprints but more often some nonsense which was printed. With old collectibles I stick to a soft pencil though ;-)

[PAPALAPIN]

Hello Chris

How is the sand box

I know you will have trouble finding an office supply store out there, so if you want to design a stamp for yourself and e-mail it to me, I can see about having one made her and send it to you.

Least I can do for a brother of the TGMM

How's the hunting over there? Camel season open yet for archery?

[Chris Surtees]

Jack,

Everything is pretty quiet here right now.

Yeah,,,no office supply around here and if there was I do not think I would take the time to check it out.

Thanks for the offer,,,I was just checking to see if anyone used the stamps on their collections. After reading the article it kinda peaked my interest a little. Have not really decided if I want to do something like this to my books.

To be honest I have not seen a camel in Iraq. Lots of goats and sheep though. Was lucky enough to kill a few rats with my bow before too many people moved on the FOB.

Thanks again for the offer and if I decide to use the stamp I will most certainly give you a shout.

Chris

[Warberg]

Doc, The bow thats on its way---, I would  love to have you sign it, and stamped, if i can have the stamp... sign it also pls, that would be great,,only one though, seems to much like a production tool, Your the pro's, Great topic, and interesting,,Thx