Verses contributed by friends of A. Hinton [manuscript], 1776.

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...

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. ...

Broadley, Alexander Meyrick, 1847-1916

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British autograph collector. From the description of Collection of autograph letters, ca. 1822-ca. 1902. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 78365701 English author. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Paris, to J. Pierpont Morgan, 1911 May 7-8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270134390 Epithet: lawyer, author, journalist and collector British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ar...

Smith, Ann, of Bicester,

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Hinton, A., fl. 1776,

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