book stamp
A "book stamp" is a tool or mark used primarily to indicate ownership or cataloging information in books, frequently utilized by libraries and collectors.
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Definition
B2Library Science
(technical)A tool or device used to imprint a mark or seal on a book, often indicating ownership or cataloging information.
Example
- The librarian used a book stamp to mark the new arrivals.
- Each book in the collection had a distinct book stamp indicating its origin.
B2Book Collecting
(informal)A mark or seal impressed on a book to show ownership or origin.
Example
- He proudly showed off his book stamp on the first page of his rare book collection.
- The book stamp indicated that the book once belonged to a famous author.
C1Philately
(technical)An adhesive label or sticker placed in a book, typically showing ownership or cataloging information.
Example
- The collector added a book stamp to each new acquisition.
- The book stamp on the cover was a unique identifier for the library's collection.
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