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Should you write a gift inscription in a first edition or collectible book?

Denise Enck

gift inscription

Books make thoughtful, personal gifts. Often, the giver would like to write a short note to the recipient inside the book; this is called a gift inscription. It's worth noting that gift inscriptions … [Read more...]

Bookplates – Various Types, Desirability & How They Affect Book Values

Empty Mirror

A bookplate is a small printed label which is adhered to a book, most often inside the front cover. They are also sometimes known as "ex libris," meaning "from the library of.") They're most commonly … [Read more...]

Is My Dr. Seuss Book a First Edition?

Denise Enck

identify dr seuss first editions

Many people collect Dr. Seuss books, which have been hugely popular over the years and the center of lots of happy childhood memories. They're avidly collected, but, unfortunately, have a reputation … [Read more...]

How to Care for Your Collectible Books: 18 Tips

Denise Enck

I recently received an email from a reader who asked, "Is there a correct, careful way to handle a book so as not to damage it? That is--is it possible to be both a book collector and a reader of the … [Read more...]

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Established in 2000 and edited by Denise Enck, Empty Mirror is an online literary magazine that publishes new work each Friday.

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