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What is a Limited Edition print?
What is the difference between a Limited Edition and Open Edition Print?
Will my Limited Edition Print increase in value?
What is a Remarque?
How can I be sure that a Limited Edition Print is, in fact a Limited Edition?
What is acid-free paper or canvas?

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What is a Limited Edition Print?


- A Limited Edition Print is a fixed number of identical prints of
  an original work of art numbered in succession and showing
  the print's number and total edition size.  Signed limited
  edition prints are individually signed by the artist.  Once a
  limited edition size is set and printed, no further copies will
  be reproduced as a print. 

What is the difference between a Limited Edition Print and an Open Edition Print?

- Open Edition Prints are identical prints of an image and
  are sometimes signed by the artist.  The number of
  prints that can be published is unlimited and therefore
  not as collectible as a limited edition print.           
 

Will my Limited Edition
Print increase in value?

- By their nature of being limited in number, demand for
  certain limited edition prints can be greater than the
  number of reproductions produced for the edition.  Once
  an edition is sold out from the publisher, which means that
  the print is no longer available from the publisher but may
  still be available from an authorised dealer,  the prints are
  considered to be on the Secondary Market.  This means that
  the print can be bought and sold by any dealer or individual,
  often above issue price, depending on supply and demand.

What is a Remarque?

- A Remarque is a small sketch in the margin of a limited edition
  print or additional enhancements by the artist on some or all
  of the prints within an edition. A Remarque, especially an
  original, can add substantially to the value of a limited edition
  print.

How can I be sure that the Limited Edition Print is, in fact, an actual Limited
Edition?


- The best way to be sure of authenticity is to purchase your
  limited edition print directly from the publisher or authorised
  dealer / distributor.  As publishers, all our prints are embossed
  with a unique seal to validate authenticity.  An alternative
  guarantee is to request a Certificate of Authenticity, which is
  a statement of the authenticity of the limited edition.

What is acid-free paper or canvas?

- Paper or canvas treated to neutralise its natural acidity in
  order to protect fine art and photographic prints from
  discolouration and deterioration.

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