Agreement between Sir Thomas Hanmer and Francis Hayman, gent. [manuscript], 1740 November 28.

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Agreement between Sir Thomas Hanmer and Francis Hayman, gent. [manuscript], 1740 November 28.

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Hayman to design a drawing, fit for an engraver to work upon, to be prefixed to each play of Shakespeare. Also, a list of persons to whom Hanmer is to give a set of Shakespeare when published, followed by a fragment of paper with Hanmer's name on it.

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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 ...

Hayman, Francis, 1708-1776

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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. ...