The R. B. Adam Library

Samuel Johns

ISBN 10: 1025940342 / ISBN 13: 9781025940342

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026

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Neuware - 'The R. B. Adam Library' is a comprehensive and scholarly catalog documenting one of the world's most prestigious collections of materials related to the life and works of Dr. Samuel Johns and his literary circle. This significant bibliographic work details the expansive holdings of the library, which became a primary resource for 18th-century English literature studies. The catalog provides an intricate look at rare manuscripts, first editions, and unique ephemera that define the era of the Enlightenment and the development of the English language.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The R. B. Adam Library
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025940342
• ISBN 13: 9781025940342
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 29D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 29 millimeters depth
• Weight: 789 grams

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"The R. B. Adam Library" is a comprehensive and scholarly catalog documenting one of the world's most prestigious collections of materials related to the life and works of Dr. Samuel Johns and his literary circle. This significant bibliographic work details the expansive holdings of the library, which became a primary resource for 18th-century English literature studies. The catalog provides an intricate look at rare manuscripts, first editions, and unique ephemera that define the era of the Enlightenment and the development of the English language.

By meticulously organizing the items within the library, this work offers a window into the professional and personal life of Dr. Samuel Johns and his interactions with contemporaries. It serves as both a historical record of a private library and a vital reference for scholars of bibliography and literary history. "The R. B. Adam Library" stands as a testament to the art of book collecting and remains a fundamental tool for anyone seeking to understand the preservation of literary heritage.

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