Autograph letter signed from James Prior, London, to John Wilson Croker [manuscript], 1834 October 30.

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Autograph letter signed from James Prior, London, to John Wilson Croker [manuscript], 1834 October 30.

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Prior encloses his transcription of two paragraphs by Dr. Johnson, dated June 20 and July 30, 1765, that concern Johnson's edition of Shakespeare and which may end up in the Variorum edition of Boswell. Describes the circumstances of his being ordered to quit his duty at Somerset House and take charge of the yacht at Milford. Written from 14 Oxford Terrace. With the enclosed transcription.

1 item ; 23 x 19 cm.

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Prior, James, Sir, 1790?-1869

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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. ...

Croker, John Wilson, 1780-1857

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English politician. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Molesey, to John Murray, [probably 1834]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270525115 From the description of Autograph letter signed : West Molesey, Sussex, to Lord Palmerston, 1852 June 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270531191 John Wilson Croker (1780-1857) was an Irish politician, literary critic, and author. He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and Lincoln's Inn, London, becoming an Iri...

Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784

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Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was one of the leading literary figures of eighteenth-century England. He is best remembered for compiling the first comprehensive dictionary of the English language, published in 1755. Prominent among his diverse other works, he also wrote the satirical History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia (1759), edited The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare (1765), and produced the important Prefaces, Biographical and Critical, to the Works of the English Poets (first collect...