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special collection

American

noun

Library Science.

a collection of materials segregated from a general library collection according to form, subject, age, condition, rarity, source, or value.

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special collection

During the Getty Center’s closure, its coastal counterpart, the Getty Villa, will remain open to the public and house a special collection of works borrowed from the Center.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

The findings will appear in a special collection on Ocean Heat Content Changes organized by Advances in Atmospheric Sciences.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 14, 2026

"Paul Daniels gave that sense of amazement to his audiences throughout his illustrious career and we are honoured and excited to be selling his special collection," he said.

From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2022

The popular muslin swaddles are available in a special collection in honor of Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2018

Apparently, it was where the Kuhani kept historic documents and books for his special collection.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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