I recently bought a rare Russian book for more than £3,000.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He collects paintings and rarebooks, including volumes of surrealist poetry.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Definition of 'book'
book
(bʊk)Explore 'book' in the dictionary
countable noun
A book is a number of pieces of paper, usually with words printed on them, which are fastened together and fixed inside a cover of stronger paper or cardboard. Books contain information, stories, or poetry, for example.
Definition of 'rare'
rare
(reəʳ)Explore 'rare' in the dictionary
adjective
Something that is rare is not common and is therefore interesting or valuable.
Definition of 'rare book'
rare book
Explore 'rare book' in the dictionary
noun
a book that is distinguished by its early printing date, its limited issue, the special character of the edition or binding, or its historical interest
Word origin
[1890–95]
COBUILD Collocations
rare book
famous book
finish a book
history book
holy book
important book
produce a book
rare book
research a book
rewrite a book
self-help book
whole book
your favourite book
Example sentences
rare book
A memoir of the rare book trade 154pp.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
It was much acclaimed and the first edition is now offered by rare book dealers for up to €1,250 (1,000).
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Tanner reads plays; he does not read rare books.
The Times Literary Supplement (2011)
The rare books and first editions were, however, his own.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
She was mentored by a university librarian who encouraged her interest in rare books.