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Recent Examples of colophonThe handscroll’s social dynamics were also reflected in the colophon, or end papers, where owners and visiting viewers would write clever commentary.—WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023 The ongoing nature of the colophon rendered the artwork a continuous collaboration across time—sometimes centuries—rather than something that could be finished and put away.—WIRED, 19 Sep. 2023 Like the colophon actually means like these are the people who made it.—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2020 The differences between the editions, which begin with the colophon, include extended or altered scenes and three distinct endings.—James Yeh, New York Times, 3 May 2020 This is one reason, Melanie Holcomb, a curator in the Met’s department of medieval art explained, it is thought that the Bible dates from the early part of the 14th century, despite bearing a colophon dated A.D. 1366.—Peter Libbey, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2017
Having a paper trail with time stamps can be vital in finding a criminal's identity.
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Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Thousands of counterfeit forever stamps were blocked from entering postal circulation by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Alabama, officials said.
The 90s Straight Jeans are styled in four different outfits: a pair featuring the new allover CK monogram print styled with the matching 90s Trucker Jacket creates a bold statement, while a dark wash pair with the cotton classics tank and denim overshirt embodies a casual and relaxed feel.
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Hannah Malach,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
Third place went to monograms and initials, with 21 percent of millennials rejecting the style.
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