the world > relative properties > relationship > imitation > originality or non-imitation > [adjective] > made by the person himself (3)
spec. Designating the thing, as a document, text, picture, etc., from which another is copied or reproduced; that is the original (see A. 3).
Relating to or coming directly from the original maker or vendor; = first hand, adj. 2.
Of, relating to, or obtained direct from the producer or original vendor.