C/P - Collectors Prooff
These proofs were originally priced at $100.00 below the Standard Numbered Price. The numbering of both the certificate and the artwork bears the designation of C/P. Collectors Proofs were signed in plate gold with ink. This edition was officially retired without a general release to the public.

R/P - Retouched Proofs
Originally issued as a rare edition of between 100 and 200. Available only as a canvas transfer. They were highlighted by trained apprentices, under the supervision of the artist. Retouched Proofs were signed by the artist and number by hand with corresponding Certificate of Authenticity. The numbering on both the certificate and the artwork bears the designation R/P. This edition was suspended in 1993.

S/N - Standard Numbered
This print in individually hand highlighted. Each is authenticated by Lightpost Publishing's double referencing authorization system using DNA technology. Each piece is individually hand numbered.

A/P - Artist Proof
This print is available only through Showcase Dealers and Signature Dealers, and is issued in quantities significantly smaller than S/N. Artist Proofs are designated with the letters A/P during the numbering process and the canvas lithograph has a back stamp identifying it as a an artist proof. The A/P also features hand highlighting and the DNA Signature.

G/P - Gallery Proof
This edition is restricted for distribution through the Thomas Kinkade Galleries and Signature dealers in the United States and is issued in very small editions. They can be distinguished by the unique gold foil remarque stamped onto the image and designation of G/P in the numbering process. The G/P also features hand highlighting and the DNA Signature.

E/P - Examination Proof
This edition is a preview edition sent out to galleries before the official release of the image. A very small edition size, this edition is known of it's quick sell out. The E/P also features hand highlighting and the DNA Signature.

I/P - International Proof
This edition is restricted for exclusive distribution through the Thomas Kinkade Signature Galleries outside of the United States. They can be distinguished by the unique gold foil remarque stamped onto the image and the designation of I/P in the numbering process. The I/P also features hand highlighting and the DNA Signature.

P/P Publisher's Proof - This edition is a small edition reserved for the Thomas Kinkade Galleries, Signature Dealers and the Publisher. They can be distinguished from the S/N editions by the designated P/P in the numbering process and they carry a back-stamp identifying it as a Publisher Proof.

A/N - Antilier National
This is a special limited edition created using a continuous tone printing process. Each canvas Antilier National edition is hand highlighted and is designated with the letters A/N following the print number.

R/E - Renaissance Edition
This edition is a special reserve edition created with a textured brushstroke process that recreates the artists actual brushwork. It is then finished in oil by a master highlighter, a special remarque is applied to the verso side of the front of the canvas and a foil stamp silver Renaissance Edition seal is applied to the back. Each Renaissance Edition is designated by the letters R/E after the print number. Due to the exclusivity of these rare pieces all R/E prints are limited to distribution through the Thomas Kinkade Galleries and Signature Dealers.

S/P - Studio Proof
This canvas lithograph is created with a textured brushstroke process that recreated the artists actual brushwork. It is then finished in oil by a master highlighter, who also draws an original remarque on the back of the canvas. Each unique canvas is created under the artists close supervision. Upon satisfactory completion, the artist applies final highlights himself, and hand signs the front of the canvas in metallic ink. Finally a foil stamped gold Studio Proof seal is applied to the back. Each S/P is designated by the letters S/P after the print number. These exclusive works are only available through the Thomas Kinkade Galleries and Signature Dealers.

M/E - Masters Edition
This work is the ultimate expression of detail, artist involvement and collectible of any edition issued by the publisher. Master4s Edition textured canvas lithographs are extensively hand highlighted by the artist himself over the foundation of apprentice highlighting. In addition to the personal retouching, the artist applies a thumbprint and a masters Edition Seal to the back of the piece. each Masters Edition bears the authorized security signature and is hand signed in metallic ink, and designated with the letters M/E after the print number. These editions are only available through selected Galleries.