question

I've come to value the opinions I've seen here, so I want to ask your feelings
on the following.

I recently acquired an autographed copy of John Sandford's HIDDEN PREY. It has
a 1.5 inch circular gold sticker on the DJ saying, "Signed First Edition."

I am afraid that attempting to remove the sticker will cause damage, so am I
better off leaving the sticker or removing it?

I am aware that this book is never likely to be a major collectible given the
number of them published, but still . . .

Thanks for your opinions.

Dave Moore

"Daveblues" wrote in message
...

I recently acquired an autographed copy of John Sandford's HIDDEN PREY.
It has
a 1.5 inch circular gold sticker on the DJ saying, "Signed First Edition."

I am afraid that attempting to remove the sticker will cause damage, so am
I
better off leaving the sticker or removing it?



If you want if off, the sooner you get it off the better.

With enough finesse, I think almost any sticker of recent vintage can be
removed. It's the ones that were left in place for 20 or 30 years that are
difficult to remove without damage or staining.


William M. Klimon
http://www.catholicbookcollector.com

"Daveblues" wrote...

I recently acquired an autographed copy of John Sandford's HIDDEN PREY.
It has
a 1.5 inch circular gold sticker on the DJ saying, "Signed First Edition."

I am afraid that attempting to remove the sticker will cause damage, so am
I
better off leaving the sticker or removing it?

I presume this is one of the copies signed on a tipped-in page, and the
stickered jacket is as issued by the publisher.

I know this can be a tough call, since the adhesive will probably stain the
jacket in the long run, but my inclination is to leave such originally
as-issued stickers in place--as opposed to bookstore stickers, or even
stickers added by the publisher to later-issued copies of the book.

For example, Fourth Estate just released Michael Chabon's latest book in two
states: some copies with a signed tipped-in page and a sticker just like the
one on your Sandford book, and most copies in a regular unsigned version. I
have one of each, and I left the sticker in place on the signed copy--I
figure it's part of the original package, so it should stay.

If you do want to remove it, though, I think it would come off without
damaging the jacket, assuming this is a slick jacket, and as long as you
work slowly and carefully.


--
Jon Meyers
(To reply, lose
your way)

Unless the publisher went to the trouble (and expense) of foil-backed,
archival adhesive stickers, it will stain the cover in time. Probably
in shorter time than you imagine. If it's a glossy DJ, use lighter
fluid (like Ronsonol) to get it off. It works by thinning the
adhesive, leaving some on the paper sticker, and some on the DJ.
Residue is easily cleaned up w/ more lighter fluid on a paper towel.

blc

Jon Meyers wrote:
"Daveblues" wrote...

I recently acquired an autographed copy of John Sandford's HIDDEN
PREY.
It has
a 1.5 inch circular gold sticker on the DJ saying, "Signed First
Edition."

I am afraid that attempting to remove the sticker will cause
damage, so am
I
better off leaving the sticker or removing it?

I know this can be a tough call, since the adhesive will probably
stain the
jacket in the long run, but my inclination is to leave such
originally
as-issued stickers in place--as opposed to bookstore stickers, or
even
stickers added by the publisher to later-issued copies of the book.

For example, Fourth Estate just released Michael Chabon's latest book
in two
states: some copies with a signed tipped-in page and a sticker just
like the
one on your Sandford book, and most copies in a regular unsigned
version. I
have one of each, and I left the sticker in place on the signed
copy--I
figure it's part of the original package, so it should stay.

If you do want to remove it, though, I think it would come off
without
damaging the jacket, assuming this is a slick jacket, and as long as
you
work slowly and carefully.


--
Jon Meyers
(To reply, lose
your way)

Daveblues wrote:
I've come to value the opinions I've seen here, so I want to ask your
feelings
on the following.

I recently acquired an autographed copy of John Sandford's HIDDEN
PREY. It has
a 1.5 inch circular gold sticker on the DJ saying, "Signed First
Edition."

I am afraid that attempting to remove the sticker will cause damage,
so am I
better off leaving the sticker or removing it?

I have removed stickers from dust jackets by using a hair dryer. Remove
the dust jacket from the book. Use the hair dryer on the sticker for a
few minutes. This will heat the glue and make it possible to peel off.
After removing it, I have used "Clean Cover Gel" to clean up any
residue.
Or you can just leave the sticker on the book.

Art Layton
Stamford Ct

Personally I'd leave the sticker on. In future years it might be the
preferred state.

Chris
The Haunted River

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