There is the other side of this --
reporting stolen books, so dealers, curators and collectors can be
aware and on the lookout if they come to market.
Two of many places to do this:
ILAB:
http://www.stolen-book.org/
ABAA:
http://hq.abaa.org/books/antiquarian/databases/stolen_search.html
It's also good to note copy-specific anomalies while cataloging,
such as internal repairs, defects, etc. as these can prove it was
your copy in case the book is disbound for plates and your library
stamp has been excised.
--
Richard
http://minsky.com
On 1/29/2013 12:40 PM, Ruth Wallach wrote: