If you were to produce a perfect replica of the book, would it still have as much value? Could the owner be tempted to give up the original for the replica?

In the final episode of the series, archaeologist Dr Penny Spikins and philosopher Dr Dorothea Debus explore a children’s book and the personal inscription inside to understand whether certain objects make human beings feel unique.

This book was published in 1991 and was submitted as a cherished object through our online survey. In this episode we explore why it is difficult to let go of certain objects and whether the characteristics of the item gives us a sense of personal uniqueness as its owner.

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This episode was originally released in October 2018.

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