Autograph letters signed from William A. Wheeler, Boston, to J.P. Norris and various unidentified recipients [manuscript], 1874.

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Autograph letters signed from William A. Wheeler, Boston, to J.P. Norris and various unidentified recipients [manuscript], 1874.

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(1) Dated February 7, 1874 to unidentified; Wheeler speaks of his project to publish the catalog of Mrs. Barton's Shakespeare collection and create a "Cyclopedia of Shakespearian Literature." (2) Dated April 14, 1874 to unidentified; Wheeler requests to use a set of interleaves published by the Shakespeare Memorial Library and inquires about the recipient's holdings of Shakespeare first folios, quartos, and early editions of the poems. (3) To J.P. Norris, dated April 18, 1874; Wheeler is glad to hear that Norris will write an account of the portraits of Shakespeare for his Cyclopedia.

3 items ; 22 x 14 cm.

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Wheeler, William A. (William Adolphus), 1833-1874

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Philologist and librarian. From the description of Letters to William A. Wheeler, 1861-1871. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 63167590 ...

Wheeler, William A. (William Adolphus), 1833-1874

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Philologist and librarian. From the description of Letters to William A. Wheeler, 1861-1871. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 63167590 ...

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. ...

Norris, Joseph Parker, 1847-1916

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J.P. Norris was editor of the American Bibliopolist. From the description of Letters to J.P. Norris, editor, from F.J. Furnivall and J. Crosby [manuscript], 1877. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 416491440 ...