Autograph letter signed from Edward Patteson, East Sheen, to Henry Ellis [manuscript], 1836 November 11.

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Autograph letter signed from Edward Patteson, East Sheen, to Henry Ellis [manuscript], 1836 November 11.

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Letter concerns Patteson's copy of Florio's Montaigne, supposed to contain a Shakespeare signature. On leaf 2r, a note signed "H.E." (presumably Henry Ellis) about examining this volume, noting that in all the Ireland forgeries, the name was spelled "Shakspeare" whereas the signature in Patteson's possession is "Shakspere." Also, Frederic Madden's article on the subject, "Observations on an autograph of Shakspeare, and the orthography of his name," taken from Archaeologia, 1837.

1 item ; 23 x 19 cm.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Madden, Frederic, 1801-1873

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Epithet: Keeper of Manuscripts, British Museum Title: Knight British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000561.0x0000ac ...

Patteson, Edward, 1762?-1845

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Ellis, Henry, 1777-1869

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English librarian. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Octave Delepierre, 1845 May 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614089 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "British Museum", to Robert Balmanno, 1827 Apr. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614079 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "British Museuam", to G.P.R. James, 1849 Apr. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614096 From the description of...

Montaigne, Michel de, 1533-1592

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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. ...

Ellis, Henry, 1777-1869

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English librarian. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Octave Delepierre, 1845 May 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614089 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "British Museum", to Robert Balmanno, 1827 Apr. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614079 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "British Museuam", to G.P.R. James, 1849 Apr. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614096 From the description of...