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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ex Libris, post: 2122777, member: 14916&quot;]I know, most book collectors will never do that, but I am wondering why.</p><p><br /></p><p>A few years ago I met a very wise woman at a some meeting. We talked about hobby&#039;s and i said I was an antique book collector. &quot;&quot;Why do you like old books?&quot;, she asked. I answered that old books tell a story about the former makers and users of the books, that it is inspiring to know many people during the past ages have read, touched and even treasured it. &quot;I really like it when I see old owner marks in the books, that adds to the history&quot;. &quot;&quot;So why don&#039;t you add your mark in the books?&quot;, she replied, &quot;As a collector you are part of the history of the book now as well.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>For some reason I don&#039;t want to change my books and therefore not write my name in the books, it doesn&#039;t feel right, but the woman had a very good point. Do you agree?</p><p><br /></p><p>Some example in my collection</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]250937[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]250938[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]250939[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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