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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Example Sentences

"This is a truly special collection that reflects the depth, imagination and enduring legacy of Doctor Who," said Stephen Lane, chief executive of Propstore who are hosting the sale.

From BBC

The findings will appear in a special collection on Ocean Heat Content Changes organized by Advances in Atmospheric Sciences.

From Science Daily

“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