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

For peddlers of body-care products and other hygiene items, from dish detergent to air freshener, winning in the attention economy can include creating a fear of missing out on “limited edition” entertainment tie-ins.

From The Wall Street Journal

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