Autograph letter signed from Sir William Blacktsone, Wallingford, to George Steevens [manuscript], 1778 July 24.
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Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872
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English antiquary and collector. He began collecting while at Rugby School and Oxford. On inheriting his father's estate at Middle Hill in Worcestershire, Phillipps embarked on a career of collecting manuscripts and books. His collection of manuscripts eventually numbered over 60,000 items. During Continental trips in the 1820s Phillipps bought heavily, and back in England he continued to do so, often buying up entire estate libraries at auction. He collected Eastern, Greek and Lat...
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Steevens, George, 1736-1800
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English commentator on Shakespear. From the description of Autograph letter signed with initials : Hampstead Heath, to Dr. Lort, 1783 Mar. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270579166 Written during the Gordon Riots, a week of unrest in London sparked by the government's increased tolerance of Roman Catholics. From the description of Letter, 1780 June 9, Hampstead Heath, to an unnamed correspondent. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122445428 English commen...
Hanmer, Thomas, Sir, 1677-1746
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Speaker of the House. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Paris, to [the Duke of Shrewsbury?], 1712 Dec. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270503257 From the description of Autograph letter unsigned : [London] to [Sir Richard Steele], 1713 Mar. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270506431 ...
