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Article: Limited edition.
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- Lustre
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- March 1, 2006
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IN OUR CURRENT CULTURE, WHERE COLLECTIBLES of all sorts have become increasingly popular, it's important to recognize that most things "limited edition" instantly come under the umbrella of "collectible." The piece is limited and, therefore, restricted in the number of pieces produced. It is special and, frequently, a signature piece for the designer or company that produces it.
After the 1960s, limited edition decorative objects--porcelains, figurines, medallions, commemorative plates--won wide popularity because their value frequently included several of the following characteristics: a strictly numbered edition; fine craftsmanship; an important or serious ...