library edition
Americannoun
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an edition of a book prepared for library use, especially with a library binding.
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a set of books with common subject matter or authorship and uniform physical characteristics.
noun
Etymology
Origin of library edition
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Large handsome type, clear white paper, and choicely decorated covers combine to make this the most beautiful and desirable library edition of these great works.
From The Nabob, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Ives, George Burnham
In one volume, alternate pages of English and the translation; library edition, cloth, each $1.00; six or more, each 75 cents; pocket edition, leatherette, round corners, gilt edges, each $1.50; six or more, each $1.25.
From Rudimental Divine Science by Eddy, Mary Baker
The library edition, in English, consists of two volumes, comprising together some eight hundred open pages, in good-sized type.
From Classic French Course in English by Wilkinson, William Cleaver
It is pleasant to notice that the demand for Lingard continues to be such that publishers venture on a well got-up library edition like the one before us.
From A Cursory History of Swearing by Sharman, Julian
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