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special collection

American  

noun

Library Science.
  1. a collection of materials segregated from a general library collection according to form, subject, age, condition, rarity, source, or value.


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“This really puts our very special collection of nightlife brands on the forefront,” Chan says, adding that many on the bill are fully “capable of selling out multi-thousand rooms on their own, but you just never get to see them together. If you like dancing, if you like hearing a very broad range of music, then you’re going to have a good time.”

From Los Angeles Times

The special collection of talent can be undone by pronounced shortcomings at the top of the rotation and bottom of the lineup.

From Los Angeles Times

He periodically donated the hate mail addressed to him — as well as his many exchanges with fans — to a special collection at the University of Michigan library.

From Los Angeles Times

Consumers dumped what they saw as a cure for their ailments into special collection boxes set up around the city.

From Seattle Times

"Paul Daniels gave that sense of amazement to his audiences throughout his illustrious career and we are honoured and excited to be selling his special collection," he said.

From BBC