Autograph agreement signed by Lewis Theobald [manuscript], 1728 July 31.

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Autograph agreement signed by Lewis Theobald [manuscript], 1728 July 31.

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Agreement to sell for 100 guineas to John Watts of London, a copy of the play "Double Falshood," "written originally by W. Shakespeare and now revised and adapted to the stage by ... Lewis Theobald." With wax seal. Witnessed by Thos. Smith Cowell and Mary Ward.

2 leaves ; 34 x 21 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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