Autograph letter signed from J.O. Halliwell-Phillipps, Brixton Hill, Surrey, to Robert Balmanno [manuscript], 1852 October 11.

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Autograph letter signed from J.O. Halliwell-Phillipps, Brixton Hill, Surrey, to Robert Balmanno [manuscript], 1852 October 11.

Discusses his success in collecting material on Shakespeare "for the first volume of the folio edition," especially from the family records of the 18th cent. owners of New Place, hitherto "touched by anyone." Raises the possibility of selling his Shakespeare Museum to Mr. Burton, an American.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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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...

Burton, Mr., fl. 1852

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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. ...

Balmanno, Robert, 1780-1861

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Secretary, Artists Benevolent Fund, London, England. From the description of Papers, 1822-1859. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 29852942 English bibliophile and art collector in U.S. Employee of the Brooklyn Customs House. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Brooklyn, to George P. Putnam, 1852 Oct. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270622087 Robert Balmanno was an author and collector of engravings and autographs. He mov...