a. [f. prec. + -IAN.]

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  1.  Of or pertaining to the Elzeviers; (of books) published by or in the style of the Elzeviers.

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1779.  Derby Mercury, 6–13 Aug., 4/4, Advt. The Poetic Part consists of the following eminent Authors, printed in the Elziverian Stile, and adapted for Ladies Pockets, or the ornamental Part of their literary Cabinets.

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1802.  Dibdin, Introd. Classics, 11. The Elzevirian Press.

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  2.  quasi-sb. One who collects or fancies the editions of the Elzeviers.

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1862.  Burton, Bk.-Hunter, 18. He was not a black-letter man … or an Elziverian.

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