rare edition
Hard-to-find copy
A rare edition is a version of a book or publication that exists in limited numbers, making it difficult to find and often valuable to collectors.
Rarity may result from small initial print runs, age, destruction of copies over time, or special features like author signatures or variant bindings.
She found a rare edition of the novel at an estate sale.
- limitedRestricted in extent
- limited runIntentionally scarce release
- collectorOne who gathers items
- signedWrote one's name on
- vintageQuality from past eras
first printing · antiquarian · out-of-print · scarce · coveted · bookplate · foxing · dust jacket · mint · hardcover · bibliophile · auction · estate sale · manuscript · vellum · numbered · book collector · pristine
- rare booksGutenberg Bible, first editions, first printing, collectors items, signed copy
rare editionstandard edition
Base version of product
cheap edition · reprint · trade paperback · surplus stock · airport novel
rare editiondog-eared copy
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