Bargain and sale from Henry Walker, citizen and minstrel of London, to William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gent., and to his trustees, William Johnson, citizen and vintner of London, John Jackson, and John Hemmyng of London, Gents. [manuscript], 1612/13 March 10.

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Bargain and sale from Henry Walker, citizen and minstrel of London, to William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon, Gent., and to his trustees, William Johnson, citizen and vintner of London, John Jackson, and John Hemmyng of London, Gents. [manuscript], 1612/13 March 10.

Shakespeare's copy of the deed for his purchase of the Blackfriars Gatehouse, London. Consideration: £140.

1 leaf ; 482 x 600 mm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7520505

Folger Shakespeare Library

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