usually refers to the printing of a book that was financed privately by the author or another individual.

A term that is generally used to describe a book that was printed solely for use and /or distribution by the author.

This is a book or pamphlet in which the printing was paid for by and individual or group. Often these printings are meant for private circulation and not public sale. [Back to the Top

not produced for regular sale or distribution.

This term refers to a book or pamphlet whose printing was paid for by an individual or a group, and which is meant for private circulation, not public sale.

A publication for private distribution, paid for by the author, not for general sale.