special collection

noun

, Library Science.

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

Example Sentences

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

Federal officials said the results are part of a special collection of long-term trend data.

From Washington Post