Autograph letters signed from James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, West Brompton, London, to George Livermore [manuscript], 1860-1863.

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Autograph letters signed from James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, West Brompton, London, to George Livermore [manuscript], 1860-1863.

Letter (1) comments on the drain of old English books from England to America. Letter (3) mentions the formation of a National Committee to celebrate the Shakespeare Tercentenary in 1864, and asks if the United States will do likewise.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7253964

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Livermore, George, 1809-1865

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Boston antiquarian and commission merchant. From the description of George Livermore letters [manuscript], 1852, 1865. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 648019048 ...

Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889

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English writer and librarian. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : London, to J. Harrison, 1868 July 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665313 Shakespeare scholar, literary antiquary, and lexicographer. From the description of Correspondence, 1849-1892. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34367915 Shakespeare scholar, literary antiquary, lexicographer, and critic. From the description of Correspondence, with W...

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. ...