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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The reprint in quarto which he issued in 1741, seven years before his death, is, with its engravings by Bernard Picot, a fine library edition.
From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 1 by Motteux, Peter Anthony
It is therefore now about twenty-one years old, and the publishers propose to mark its coming of age by issuing a library edition.
From The Hoosier Schoolmaster A Story of Backwoods Life in Indiana by Eggleston, Edward
The original ten-volume library edition is still to be had.
From Oliver Goldsmith by Buckland, E. S. Lang
The series will form a beautiful and valuable library edition of the English Classic Poets.
From Young's Night Thoughts With Life, Critical Dissertation and Explanatory Notes by Young, Edward
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
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