Autograph letter signed and letter (draft) from Ebenezer Collins to Mr. Butler, Upper Clapton [manuscript], 1847.

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Autograph letter signed and letter (draft) from Ebenezer Collins to Mr. Butler, Upper Clapton [manuscript], 1847.

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Mr. Butler bought the visitor's books, 1821-1847, from Shakespeare's house, and Mr. Collins bid on the house, at the 1847 auction.

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Collins, Ebenezer, fl. 1847,

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Butler, Mr., fl. 1847

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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. ...