Autograph letter signed from William Nicol, London, to James H. Hackett [manuscript], 1839 August 19.

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Autograph letter signed from William Nicol, London, to James H. Hackett [manuscript], 1839 August 19.

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Nicol writes about the edition of Shakespeare, generally called Boydell's, that was planned by his father [George Nicol] and edited by Steevens. Address appears on item as: Shakespeare Printing Off., 60 Pall Mall. Letter is addressed "Dear Sir."

2 leaves ; 24 x 19 cm.

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