Autograph letters signed from Thomas Fisher to Mr. Nichols, printer, in Westminster [manuscript], 1829-1834.

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Autograph letters signed from Thomas Fisher to Mr. Nichols, printer, in Westminster [manuscript], 1829-1834.

(3) refers to a Shakespeare autograph, reproduced in a book of autographs [by Nichols?].

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SNAC Resource ID: 7091253

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Fisher, Thomas, 1781?-1836

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Nichols, J. B. (John Bowyer), 1779-1863

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John Bowyer Nichols was born in London, 1779, and went on to be schooled at St Paul's School, London. In 1796 he entered his father's printing office and began part editorship of The Gentleman's Magazine , of which, by 1837, he was sole proprietor. For a short time he was printer to the Corporation of the City of London. In 1850 he became Master of the Stationer's Company. He published many county histories as well as significant works such as The Literary History of the Eighteenth Century . He ...