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Posted By: runscott

I am most concerned with rarity, historical significance, and intent to deceive. Actually, I don't have a problem with people parting out virtually destroyed copies of books, as in a sense you are giving value to something basically valueless, i.e - if no one is likely to ever re-open the book in question, then cutting out nice photos and displaying them might be a good thing.

For years I had a Bernard Shaw frontispiece matted and framed on my wall, but feeling guilt each time I read the book, I finally returned Bernard to his rightful place...if I open the book incorrectly he slips out and stares out at me malevolently as a reminder of my past transgression.