Assignment to James Hodges of shares in the rights for a number of books (listed) [manuscript], 1738 January 26.

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Assignment to James Hodges of shares in the rights for a number of books (listed) [manuscript], 1738 January 26.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/318649076

Including two of Shakespeare's plays. Signed and sealed by Mears. Witnessed by Edmund Curll and William White.

2 leaves.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Hodges, James, Sir, -1774

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White, William, fl. 1738,

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Mears, W. (William), active 1713-1729

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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. ...

Curll, Edmund, 1675-1747

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