Publisher's inscription refers to a message or dedication written by the publisher of a book, typically on the front or back endpapers. Synonyms for this term include bookplate, book label, ownership inscription, book dedication, and book signature. Bookplates are usually stickers that are pasted onto the inside of a book's cover with the owner's name, while book labels can be handwritten or printed by the publisher. Ownership inscriptions are written by the book's owner, while a book dedication is a message written by the author to a specific person. Book signature generally refers to the author's signature in a book, but it can also refer to a publisher's inscription in some contexts.
