Autograph letter signed from Charles J. Fyffe, Holmesburgh, Pa., to Becks [manuscript], 1894 October 1.

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Autograph letter signed from Charles J. Fyffe, Holmesburgh, Pa., to Becks [manuscript], 1894 October 1.

Mentions the modern illustrations in a new "Edwin Booth" edition of Shakespeare.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7279893

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Becks, Mr., fl. 1894

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Fyffe, Charles J., 1830-1910

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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. ...