I'm thinking in particular of dictionaries or illuminated bibles being displayed on these stands, which are at least waist-high on a standing person, constructed of wood.  Is there a particular word for this, other than "book stand"?


Question: Do you say certificate about or certificate of?
Answer: Good question! 

I won't get into the nuance of what that certificate is all about. I'd address the question in the title -do you say certificate 'about' or 'of'.

Though both convey the same meaning, in my opinion, in most of the cases, when you say 'certificate about...' it takes a phrase. I mean to say that there could be some explanation of what that certificate is all about, and not just one word.

For instance a doctor's certificate about the applicant's fitness for the job 

On the other hand, 'certificate of' is short and terse. It directly says what is that certificate with no explanation. 

Say - a certificate of registration/membership/excellence/participation...and so on

But I repeat, both conveys the same meaning and there's no strict rule about what I said. It's just my minute observation.