Letters from Isaac Hull Platt, Bryn Mawr and Wallingford, to various recipients [manuscript], 1903-1908.

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Letters from Isaac Hull Platt, Bryn Mawr and Wallingford, to various recipients [manuscript], 1903-1908.

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Recipients: George C. Bompas, F.C. Hunt, and C.C. Stopes. (1-2) are autograph drafts of letters; (3) is a carbon copy of typescript letter. The letters all deal with Shakespearean criticism, particularly the Bacon-Shakespeare question and critics associated with the debate. Also, with (1), 2 leaves of notes about symbols on Egyptian monuments.

3 items ; 18 x 14 cm to 22 x 14 cm.

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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. ...

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Hunt, F. C. (Frederick C.)

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Platt, Isaac Hull, 1853-1912

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Stopes, C.C. (Charlotte Carmichael), 1841-1929

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