Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to Coleman [manuscript], 1877 April 5.

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Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to Coleman [manuscript], 1877 April 5.

Phelps asks for information on what the toasts are and who is to speak. Address appears on item as: 420 Camden Road.

1 leaf ; 18 x 12 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7440398

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Coleman, fl. 1877

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Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878

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Actor and theatrical manager. From the description of Signature of Samuel Phelps, 1875. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453243 Phelps, a noted tragedian, took over the management of Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, in 1843, and presented a series of major Shakespearean revivals. His productions were notable for their pageantry as well as for Phelps' efforts to restore the Shakespearean text. From the guide to the Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk)., ...