Autograph letter signed from Osmond Tearle, Wallack's Theatre, New York, to Mr. J.A. Fisscher [manuscript], 1882 April 26.

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Autograph letter signed from Osmond Tearle, Wallack's Theatre, New York, to Mr. J.A. Fisscher [manuscript], 1882 April 26.

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Tearle writes that his first appearance as an actor was made on the 26th March 1869 in the part of Guildenstern in Hamlet at the Adelphi Theatre, Liverpool, England. He also mentions his first appearances in London and America and an appearance as Jaques in As you like it.

1 leaf ; 26 x 21 cm.

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Tearle, George Osmond, 1852-1901

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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. ...

Fisscher, J. A., fl. 1882

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