Autograph letters signed from George Sand to William Charles Macready, 1845-1856.

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Autograph letters signed from George Sand to William Charles Macready, 1845-1856.

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(1), dated Paris, 9 janvier 1845, consists of a thank you note from Solange Sand followed by a note from George Sand. (2), dated Paris, 9 juin, '47 and addressed to "Mon cher Hamlet," concerns the marriage of her daughter (Solange) and mentions her desire to dedicate her next novel (i.e. Le château des désertes) to Macready. (3) concerns rehearsals of Sand's translation of As you like it. (3) is undated, but is likely from 1856.

3 items ; 17 x 11 cm. to 27 x 21 cm.

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Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873

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Clésinger-Sand, Solange, 1828-1899

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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. ...

Sand, George, 1804-1876

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