Autograph receipt from Benjamin West to Messrs. John and Josiah Boydell [manuscript], 1788 February 7.

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Autograph receipt from Benjamin West to Messrs. John and Josiah Boydell [manuscript], 1788 February 7.

For £300 in part to pay for "two pictures for the work of Shakspeare, out of Lear and Hamlet". Signed by West.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7159813

Folger Shakespeare Library

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West, Benjamin, 1738-1820

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American-born artist who was a charter member of the Royal Academy. From the description of ADS, 1819 November 12 : Kings Warehouse Customs, London. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 16853753 American historical painter. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to "Sir", a gentleman with whose family his "friend and Relation Joshua Gilpin" is forming a connection in marriage, 1800 Jun. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2705...

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. ...

Boydell, John, 1719-1804

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Samuel Sewall was a Massachusetts judge best known for his involvement with the Salem witch trials. From the description of [Document] 1719 Sep. 28, Boston / John Boydell. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 433551056 ...

Boydell, Josiah, 1752-1817

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English painter and engraver. From the description of Document signed : [London], to Mr. Christie, 1792 Apr. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270132550 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Cheapside, to Mrs. Bulkeley, 1812 July 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270131511 ...