edition (edishon)

[= F. édition edicion = Pg. edição = It. edizione, a putting forth, a publishing, edition of a lit erary work, The which I also have more at large set oute in the seconde edition of my booke. Whitgift , Defence, p. 49. As to the larger additions and alterations,.. he has promised me to print them by themselves, so that the former edition may not be wholly lost to those who have it. Locke , Human Understanding, To the Reader. 4. Figuratively, one of several forms or states in which something appears at different times; a copy; an exemplar. The busine of our redemption is to set forth nature in a second and fairer edition . South, Sermons. Edriophthalma Delphin editions of the cla ics., See delphin1.-Diamond edition. See diamond. - Edition de luxe [F.], an edition of a book characterized by the choice quality and workmanship of the paper, typography, embellishment, binding, etc., and the limited number of copies i ued, and hence the enhanced price. Editions de luxe are generally sold by subscription. - Elzevir editions. See Elzevir .