Describe the inscription
Record what is actually present: a signature, a dedication, or another mark. Avoid inferring a meeting or provenance that the object alone cannot establish.
Keep object and argument separate
An association with a creator can make an edition meaningful while leaving its analysis open to the same close reading as any other copy.
Make a reader's record
Note when and where you obtained your copy if you know. Personal documentation preserves a useful context without inventing a public event account.