Collector glossary
Edition number
A fraction-like marking identifying an impression's number and the stated edition size, such as 7/30.
Why it matters
It often appears in a print's lower margin or on accompanying records.
Common misunderstanding
The first number usually identifies the impression, not a production sequence or quality rank.
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