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6

Would you pay more for a signed copy?

By Mike Lawson//  News  //  2 Comments

How about $500,000?

According to the New York Times, a rare copy of Jane Austin’s Emma signed by the author sold for more than $500,000.  It was published in 1816 and was one of the 12 copies the publisher gave to Austen to give to friends or family.

All joking aside, would you pay an extra $10 for a book if the author signed the inside cover?

About The Author

Mike Lawson hates writing in the third-person. He has some journalism experience, but spends all of his days now working for a youth-serving non-profit in Tempe, Arizona. He is a Type 1, insulin-dependent diabetic and he likes watching ice-skaters fall. Once upon a time he said that his favorite author was Joan Didion, but he's slowly realizing that he doesn't have a favorite author and just likes all books. Follow Mike on Twitter: @mrmikelawson

Mike Lawson has written 30 articles on iEATbooks.

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2 Comments to “Would you pay more for a signed copy?”

  • Erica Dinsmore April 6, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    I would, but only if it was actually signed by the author. I have seen a few books in B&N that were just copies of the autograph. Personally I would prefer to be there when the book is signed. It means more to me that way.

  • Lonnie Tapia July 14, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    No, I woudn’t pay an extra $10 purposefully, but if you buy at Bards Books on 7th and Osborn, they’ll tack in on anyway. I didn’t realize they specifically look for signed copies.

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