Autograph letters signed from James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, Stratford, Worthing and Brighton, to John Wilkinson of Sotheby and Wilkinson [manuscript], 1868-1886.

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. ...

Wilkinson, John, 1803-1894

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Nichol, John, 1833-1894

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Scottish man of letters. From the description of Autograph letter signed : 5 Hampstead Hill Gardens, London, to W.A. Knight, 1892 Jan. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270864884 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Kensington, to W.A. Knight, 1893 Dec. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270864921 From the description of Autograph postcard signed : [London], to W.A. Knight, [1894 Jan. 10]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270864937 From the descr...

Steevens, George, 1736-1800

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English commentator on Shakespear. From the description of Autograph letter signed with initials : Hampstead Heath, to Dr. Lort, 1783 Mar. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270579166 Written during the Gordon Riots, a week of unrest in London sparked by the government's increased tolerance of Roman Catholics. From the description of Letter, 1780 June 9, Hampstead Heath, to an unnamed correspondent. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122445428 English commen...

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...