Collection of papers relating to Shakespeare's prayer book [manuscript], 1864-1866.

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Collection of papers relating to Shakespeare's prayer book [manuscript], 1864-1866.

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Includes letters, photographs and clippings relating to the presence of two signatures in "Shakespeare's own prayer book" and their authenticity. (1-4) are letters to Samuel Timmins from John Partridge of Wellington, Salop [i.e. Shropshire] and Walter J. Sackett, new & second-hand bookseller. (5) consists of photographs of the prayer book as well as clippings and off-prints of articles by Toulmin Smith.

5 items : ill.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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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. ...

Sackett, Walter, 1825 or 1826-1866

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Partridge, John, active 19th century

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Timmins, Samuel, 1826-1902

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Smith, Joshua Toulmin, 1816-1869

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6gz2854 (person)

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