limited edition

American  

noun

1. an edition, as of a book or lithograph, limited to a specified small number of copies.

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limited edition British  

noun

1. an edition of something such as a book, plate, etc, that is limited to a specified number

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Other Word Forms

• limited-edition adjective

Etymology

Origin of limited edition

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

A student at Paul McCartney's school for performance arts has become one of the first people to find a limited edition postcard promoting four new films about the Beatles.

From BBC

Two existing categories -- best recording package and best boxed or special limited edition package – have been consolidated into one category, best recording package.

From Barron's

Nonetheless, pre-orders for the album have already begun, with the usual array of vinyl and CD editions, and a box set containing a limited edition film camera.

From BBC

The value of Jellycat toys varies wildly, from a few pounds to more than £1,000 for rare or limited edition items.

From BBC

But the combination of her plays on Amazon and YouTube, and the availability of limited edition vinyl and CD singles, ultimately gave her the Christmas crown.

From BBC