library edition

noun

1. an edition of a book prepared for library use, especially with a library binding.
2. a set of books with common subject matter or authorship and uniform physical characteristics.

library edition

noun

1. an edition of a book having a superior quality of paper, binding, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of library edition¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

I didn’t have much money for books in those days, and I returned the library edition when I finished school.

From Outside Online

The early volumes in the Library Edition, issued during 1858-59, have only vignettes on the title-pages.

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The above three volumes form the "Library edition" of Elizabeth Stoddard's works.

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The New Library Edition therefore includes each work in its final state as perfected by the historian.

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The text of the New Library Edition is that of the latest issue of each work prepared for the press by the distinguished author.

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The original illustrations were added to the later issues of the Library Edition, and the series completed in 30 vols.

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