Autograph letter initialed from Samuel Phelps, Birmingham, to Miss Phelps, London [manuscript], 1868 May 26.

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Autograph letter initialed from Samuel Phelps, Birmingham, to Miss Phelps, London [manuscript], 1868 May 26.

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Discusses his plans for the evening and the next day. Initialled from S.P. With accompanying envelope addressed to Miss Phelps at 420 Camden Road, London. A note (in another hand) on the back of the envelope indicates that the letter was written to Phelps' daughter shortly after the death of his wife. The envelope is postmarked 1868 May 26.

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878

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Actor and theatrical manager. From the description of Signature of Samuel Phelps, 1875. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453243 Phelps, a noted tragedian, took over the management of Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, in 1843, and presented a series of major Shakespearean revivals. His productions were notable for their pageantry as well as for Phelps' efforts to restore the Shakespearean text. From the guide to the Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk)., ...

Phelps, Miss, fl. 1868

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