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THE LIBRARY OF FREDERICK B. ADAMS, JR.
2 volumes.

   

- London : Sotheby's n.d.
- 4to
- stiff paper wrappers
- 218,(2); 202,(2) pages.
- Order Nr. 101065
- Price: $ 45.00



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Part I: Catalogue of the auction held 6 November, 2001. Contains a biography of Adams by Anthony Hobson, a general description of the library, and individual descriptions for each of the 369 items, including photographs, books, letters, and other ephemera. Illustrated in color throughout. Interior of wrappers decorated with Adams' bookplates. Part II: Lists items 370-601 of the auction held 7 Novemeber, 2001, and follows the same format as Part I. Illustrated in color. With four page introduction by Michael Millgate.

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