Autograph prospectus (draft) for Shakspeare Ireland's seven ages with note by W.H. Ireland [manuscript], 18th or 19th century.

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Autograph prospectus (draft) for Shakspeare Ireland's seven ages with note by W.H. Ireland [manuscript], 18th or 19th century.

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Draft prospectus by W.H. Ireland for a 2-volume autobiographical work to be published by M. Miller, bookseller, 137 Oxford Street. Attached to the first leaf is a note in Ireland's hand: "Original Manuscript of my intended Prospectus & a printed copy of same now expunged as the plan of the Work is completely altered." He is most likely referring to his work, The Confessions of William-Henry Ireland. Printed copy of prospectus not included.

4 leaves.

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