Autograph letters signed from Henry Shaw, London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1859-1868.

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Autograph letters signed from Henry Shaw, London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1859-1868.

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Recipients: Charles John Kean and Ellen Kean. (1), to Charles John Kean and dated April 29, 1859, gives thanks for Kean's present and kind acknowledgement of Shaw's assistance with Kean's Shakespearean productions. (2), to Ellen Kean and dated Jan.y 28, 1868, consists of Shaw's expressions of sympathy and memories following the death of Charles John Kean. Letters written from 37 Southampton Row and 103 Southampton Row, respectively.

2 items ; 18 x 12 cm.

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Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880

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Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868

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Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873

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Henry Shaw was born in London, and showed artistic ability as a youth. He became an architectural draftsman, illuminator, and engraver, notable for designing or adapting all the decorative elements in Longman's 1864 edition of the New Testament. He was also an antiquarian of note, and published numerous works on the subject, including books on medieval and Elizabethan art and architecture. From the description of Henry Shaw letter to My dear sir, 1863 Feb. 14. (Pennsylvania State Uni...