Autograph and typescript letters signed from Appleton Morgan, New York and Pennsylvania, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1903-1916.

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Autograph and typescript letters signed from Appleton Morgan, New York and Pennsylvania, to William Winter, New York [manuscript], 1903-1916.

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Morgan discusses his Study in the Warwickshire dialect. In (1), he writes that he is almost sure that no first folio is for sale anywhere at any price. In (2), he discusses the "Baconians." In (3), on printed letterhead from the Shakespeare Birthday Committee, New York, Morgan refers to William Winter's tribute. Addressed from various addresses in New York and Pennsylvania. Each letter has an accompanying envelope addressed to Winter (1) and (3) to him at the Tribune, New York and (2) and (4) to 17 Third Avenue, New Brighton, Staten Island, New York.

4 items ; 18 x 12 cm to 28 x 22 cm.

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Morgan, Appleton, 1845-1928

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Appleton Morgan was president of the Shakespeare Society of New York. From the description of Letters to Horace Howard Furness, 1888-1908. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155885216 ...

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. ...

Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626

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Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, 1561-1626, English philosopher, statesman and essayist best known for theories on scientific experimentation; knighted in 1603, created Baron Verulam in 1618, and created Viscount St Alban in 1621; Lord Chancellor, 1618; died 1626. From the guide to the A Coppy of a letter Conceived to bee writt to the late Duke of Buckingham..., c1650-1700, (Senate House Library, University of London) ...

Winter, William, 1836-1917

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American drama critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Tompkinsville (Staten Island, N.Y.), 17 April 1886, to Mrs. Tracy, 1886 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679284 Massachusetts native William Winter graduated from Harvard law school, but began his career as a journalist. He wrote for numerous journals before securing a position as drama critic at the New York Tribune. In addition to being one of the most influential critics of his day, ...