Question

On the back  I had INSCRIBED the words: `Here's to Great Ideas! John'. | The book is INSCRIBED: To John Arlott from  Laurie Lee.

Accepted Answer

to write sth in the front of a book or on a photograph, often before giving it to someone.

Front	On the back I had INSCRIBED the words: `Here's to Great Ideas! John'. \| The book is INSCRIBED: To John Arlott from Laurie Lee.
Back	to write sth in the front of a book or on a photograph, often before giving it to someone.

Book Back I Inscribed Words `Here's Great Ideas John