Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps to S. Timmins, Esq. [manuscript], 1864 March 7.

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Autograph letter signed from Samuel Phelps to S. Timmins, Esq. [manuscript], 1864 March 7.

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Phelps writes that he will have much pleasure in complying with the recipient's request; he would like to know how long Timmins would wish him to read or recite in the course of the evening; refers to the first act of The tempest. Address appears on item as: 8 Canonbury Square, London.

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878

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Timmins, Samuel, 1826-1902

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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. ...