The works of the learned [manuscript] : collected by sundry idle people, and preserved on account of their real or supposed scarceness wit ... or some reason or other ... 1767, ca. 1767-1776.

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...

Smollett, T. (Tobias), 1721-1771

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English novelist. From the description of Autograph promissory note for £100, signed : London, payable "thirty days after sight," to William Strahan, and addressed to Alexander Telfer of Symington, 1758 May 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664540 From the description of Autograph promissory note for £50, signed : Bath, 1766 Mar. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664536 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Chelsea, to the printer, William Straha...

Heber, Richard, 1773-1833

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Epithet: MP British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000390.0x0000d3 Epithet: book collector British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000297.0x000331 ...

Winter, Dr.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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David Garrick was raised in Lichfield, England, and became a leading actor, playwright and theatrical producer in London. From 1747 to 1776, he was a partner in the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1749-1778. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213417 David Garrick, English actor and playwright. Garrick frequently invested in land, and in 1756 he bought a large estate in Hendon, northwest of London. There is no evidence that Garrick ever lived at H...

Brand, John, 1744-1806

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John Brand, British topographer and authority on pre-Christian Britain. Brand wrote several volumes of poetry, but is chiefly remembered for his works on British antiquities. His Popular Antiquities was revised in 1870 by William Carew Hazlitt, grandson of William Hazlitt. From the description of John Brand manuscript material : 1 item, 1805 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 76945421 From the guide to the John Brand manuscript material : 1 item, 1805, (The New Y...

Macklin, Charles, 1697?-1797

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Epithet: actor; of Add MS 42578 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000876.0x000197 Charles Macklin, born in Ireland, became a famous actor-manager and playwright based in London at Drury Lane, Haymarket, and Covent Garden. He was especially famed for comedy; Shylock was considered his best role. He carried on a vigorous feud with David Garrick. From the description of Charles Macklin collection, 1743-1...

Quin, James, 1693-1766

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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. ...

Jones, Edward, 1752-1824

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