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limited edition

American  

noun

limited editions plural
  1. an edition, as of a book or lithograph, limited to a specified small number of copies.


limited edition British  

noun

  1. an edition of something such as a book, plate, etc, that is limited to a specified number

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of limited edition

First recorded in 1900–05

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She added many consumers have not realised it is not a limited edition.

From BBC May 19, 2026

They often offer exclusive sales, access to limited edition items and maybe even specialized discounts.

From Salon May 18, 2026

The Rolling Stones have mysteriously released a new limited edition single on vinyl only, under the band name The Cockroaches, further fueling speculation the British rockers are poised to drop a 25th studio album.

From Barron's Apr. 13, 2026

A limited edition “Harry Potter” Body Wash set includes scents like Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 15, 2026

On Monday, as the fire was burning furiously through the North Division, the Chicago Evening Journal managed to get out a limited edition.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy

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