collector's item

An item that is especially noteworthy for its value, rarity, or history and would thus be prized by someone who collects such things. We went through my grandfather's attic and came upon a number of different collector's items, from rare toys to vintage rifles. You know, you could make some serious cash selling a mint-condition collector's item like this. It's too bad Beanie Babies aren't the collector's items they were supposed to be. I'd have made a fortune!

collector's piece

An item that is especially noteworthy for its value, rarity, or history and would thus be prized by someone who collects such things. We went through my grandfather's attic and came upon a number of different collector's pieces, from rare toys to vintage rifles. You know, you could make some serious cash selling a mint-condition collector's piece like this. It's too bad Beanie Babies aren't the collector's pieces they were supposed to be. I'd have made a fortune!

collector's item

An object of great interest, value, or rarity, as in This necklace is a collector's item. Originating in the early 1900s as collector's piece, a usage still common in Britain, the term in its present form is occasionally transferred to persons as well, as in The Beach Boys became a collector's item on the tour. [c. 1930]

See also: item

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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Material examined.--CAR, Dzanga-Ndoki National Park, Lake 1, base camp, leaf, night capture 24.XI.2010 ([male]) (Collector NM and PA) (RCNM); Molongo, Sangha river bank, Genitalia Moulin NM0086, leaf, day capture 24.1.2012 ([male]) (Collector NM and PA) (RCNM); Molongo, trunk, night capture 24.1.2012 ([male]) (Collector NM and PA) (1DM); Lake 1, base camp, trunk, night capture 26.1.2012 ([female]) (Collector NM and PA) (RCNM); Lake 1, base camp, laboratory tent, night capture 01.11.2012 ([female]) (Collector NM and PA) (RCNM); Lake 1, base camp, leaf, night capture 02.11.2012 ([female]) (Collector NM and PA) (1DM); Lake 1, base camp, laboratory tent, night capture 28.11.2012 ([female]) (Collector NM and PA) (RCNM).

Diversity of mantids (Dictyoptera: Mantodea) of Sangha-Mbaere Region, Central African Republic, with some ecological data and DNA barcoding

The CMS allows collectors to create a repository of information and knowledge and permanently have a complete and secure view of their collection on the go.

Apollo: collector services

Vacuum Glazing as a Glazing Cover of Solar Collector

Detailed Modeling of Flat Plate Solar Collector with Vacuum Glazing

It may be mentioned here that the petitioner had stated in its plea that the custom's collector had taken decision of imposing fine without giving hearing to the accused.

IHC adjourns Ayyan Ali's case hearing for two-weeks

For climates that never experience freezing conditions or for applications that are only for summertime use, such as summer homes and campgrounds, having water in the solar collector at all times isn't a problem.

Heat your water with the sun: a solar water heater is a good choice for the planet and a smart decision for your wallet

On other hand, special investigative team has formally started the investigations of Deputy Collector customs.

Deputy Collector Customs Dr. Abdul Quddus laid to rest

Sandag took the place of Michael Angelo Vargas, who was assigned as district collector at the Port of Limay.

BOC reshuffles collectors in major ports

Earlier, former District Collector of the Manila International Container Port (MICP) Erastus Sandino Austria was reassigned to the Port of Davao as acting district collector.

Customs revamps various key positions

Designated as Port of Manila (POM) Acting District Collector is Arsenia C.

Customs bureau reshuffles collectors

NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-May 30, 2019-Collector announces publication of bond prospectus by Collector Bank AB and application for listing of bonds on Nasdaq Stockholm

Collector announces publication of bond prospectus by Collector Bank AB and application for listing of bonds on Nasdaq Stockholm

Global Banking News-May 30, 2019-Collector announces publication of bond prospectus by Collector Bank AB and application for listing of bonds on Nasdaq Stockholm

Collector announces publication of bond prospectus by Collector Bank AB and application for listing of bonds on Nasdaq Stockholm