Autograph letters signed from Samuel Timmins, majority from Birmingham, to J. Parker Norris [manuscript], 1873-1883.

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Autograph letters signed from Samuel Timmins, majority from Birmingham, to J. Parker Norris [manuscript], 1873-1883.

Many discuss the acquisition of books by the Shakespeare Memorial Library, Birmingham, and by J.P. Norris for his library in Philadelphia, as well as Collier's annotated editions of Shakespeare.

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Timmins, Samuel, 1826-1902

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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. ...

Norris, Joseph Parker, 1847-1916

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J.P. Norris was editor of the American Bibliopolist. From the description of Letters to J.P. Norris, editor, from F.J. Furnivall and J. Crosby [manuscript], 1877. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 416491440 ...

Birmingham Shakespeare library

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