Papers of John Larpent, 1737-1824.

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Papers of John Larpent, 1737-1824.

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The collection consits of official copies of plays submitted for licensing between 1737 and 1824. Most of copies were written by professional copyists.

2,504 pieces.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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Great Britain

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This historic document, considered by many to be the cornerstone of English liberty, was the result of demands made by the English barons at the beginning of the 13th century for rights and guarantees against the exactions of the m̀onarchy' in the person of King John. It consists of a preamble and 63 clauses. Also includes facsimile of Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral (acquired 1964). From the description of Magna Carta [manuscript]. 1215. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record i...

Larpent, John, 1741-1824

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John Larpent was appointed to the post of Examiner of Plays, (the office created by Lord Chamberlain in order to implement the Licensing Act of 1737), in November of 1778 and remained in the office until his death in on Jan. 18, 1824. From the description of Two license books of John Larpent, 1801-1824. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 79371158 John Larpent was appointed to the post of Examiner of Plays, (the office created b...

Great Britain. Lord Chamberlain. Examiner of Plays (1778-1824 : Larpent)

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