library edition

American  

noun

1. an edition of a book prepared for library use, especially with a library binding.

2. a set of books with common subject matter or authorship and uniform physical characteristics.

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library edition British  

noun

1. an edition of a book having a superior quality of paper, binding, etc

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Etymology

Origin of library edition

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

The 4 volumes sent, postpaid, to any address, on receipt of $1.00 for the cloth edition, and $1.75 for the library edition.

From The Adventures of Uncle Jeremiah and Family at the Great Fair Their Observations and Triumphs by Stevens, C. M. (Charles McClellan)

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

Best English library edition, four volumes, cloth, full gilt, octavo, per set, $10.00.

From Bab Ballads and Savoy Songs by Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir

The fourth shelf from the top was devoted to a library edition of Shakespeare, large books bound in red morocco.

From Okewood of the Secret Service by Williams, Valentine

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