Autograph letter signed from Francis Turner Palgrave, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1867 June 4.

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Autograph letter signed from Francis Turner Palgrave, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1867 June 4.

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Palgrave expresses thanks for the gift of the recipient's work on Shakespeare's Sonnets, and he touches on issues of Shakespearean authorship of the Dowland madrigal from England's Helicon. With regards to the "Passionate Shepherd," Palgrave is "not able to trace him with anything like conviction." Addressed simply to "Sir." Written from 5 York Gate, Regent's Park N.W. and signed F.T. Palgrave.

4 leaves ; 19 x 12 cm.

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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. ...

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