rare book

collocation in English

meaningsofrareandbook

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rare
adjective
uk
/reər/us
/rer/
not common or frequent; ...
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book
noun
uk
/bʊk/us
/bʊk/
a written text that can be published in printed or ...
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(Definition ofrareandbookfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofrare book

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It is a veryrarebook, but it is a very good book.
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This relaxation will enablerarebooklibraries better to preserve large quantities of documents, papers and pictures.
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It can still be purchased as ararebookand as reprinted by.
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He wrote extensively about jewelry,rarebookdesigns, architecture, furniture, and interior design.
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Copies of the book are rare (it is believed that only about 200 copies exist) and sell for $300 to $800 on therarebookmarket.
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Asrarebookmaterial, they could not be checked out or photocopied, and the only option was to photograph them.
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His hobbies includerarebookcollecting and bridge.
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These books are out-of-print and, consequently, command very high prices in therarebookmarkets.
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Sandwich is home to numerous art galleries,rarebookand antique stores.
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In old age he auctioned off hisrarebookcollections.
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Thisrarebooktakes the form of letters to a ministerial friend.
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In 1924, a fire broke out in his home, destroying his manuscripts andrarebookcollection.
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The association maintains a website featuring educational articles and resources about therarebook trade, as well as a searchable membership database.
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Thisrarebookwas published in 5 volumes covered in quarter moroocco gilt, with the volumes being released from 1846 to 1850.
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However, it became ararebookand its principles are learned from school-books and manuals based upon it.
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Rarebookcollection specialists offer consultations on old books.
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