Manuscript copy of extracts relating to Ireland's Shakespeare forgeries from Notes and queries [manuscript], 1876-1879.

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Manuscript copy of extracts relating to Ireland's Shakespeare forgeries from Notes and queries [manuscript], 1876-1879.

The Ireland forgeries mentioned are likely the same as those in S.b.157. Also includes a note on J.P. Kemble's tomb from Long ago and newspaper cuttings from The illustrated London news and elsewhere on the death of Charles Kemble, Garrick's Shakespeare chair, Mr. Collier's emendations of Shakespeare and other subjects concerning Shakespeare's works.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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