Autograph letter signed from Samuel Timmins, Birmingham, to J. Hain Friswell [manuscript], 1863-1866.

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Autograph letter signed from Samuel Timmins, Birmingham, to J. Hain Friswell [manuscript], 1863-1866.

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Timmins discusses his work on Shakespeare. (1) mentions his work on Shakespeare portraits; (2) mentions the Shakespeare Library. On letterhead from Elvetham Lodge, Birmingham.

3 items ; 19 x 12 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Birmingham Shakespeare library

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Timmins, Samuel, 1826-1902

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Friswell, J. Hain (James Hain), 1825-1878

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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. ...