collector

collector's item

An item that is especially noteworthy for its value, rarity, and/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.
See also: item

collector's piece

An item that is especially noteworthy for its value, rarity, and/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.
See also: piece
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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.
See also:
  • collector's item
  • collector's piece
  • item
  • (someone or something) to shout about
  • shout about
  • to shout about
  • sneakerhead
  • a sight to behold
  • see the sights
  • the jewel in (someone's or something's) crown
References in periodicals archive
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).
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.
Vacuum Glazing as a Glazing Cover of Solar Collector
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.
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.
However, the agency said it plans to address first-party debt collectors on a separate track soon.
"This agreement will provide our agents with a seamless, efficient way to transfer their business to a market-leading classic collector insurance carrier," Sanders said.
Kemper said it will continue to write new Classic Collector policies through October 31, 2019.
On other hand, special investigative team has formally started the investigations of Deputy Collector customs.
Sandag took the place of Michael Angelo Vargas, who was assigned as district collector at the Port of Limay.
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.
Designated as Port of Manila (POM) Acting District Collector is Arsenia C.
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
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