Affixing ownership identifiers to books is a common practice. These identifiers, often adhesive stickers or printed notations, serve to establish provenance and rightful possession of the item. For example, a student might apply a sticker to textbooks to clearly mark them as their own, or a library might stamp its holdings with an institutional mark.
The practice of marking books with ownership details offers several advantages. It reduces the likelihood of accidental misplacement or appropriation. Furthermore, it can act as a deterrent to theft, as the presence of an identifier makes resale more difficult. Historically, these identifiers have taken various forms, evolving from hand-written inscriptions to mass-produced printed labels, reflecting changes in technology and book ownership patterns.
