Galley proof of William Shakespeare and Timothy Bright with corrections by Matthias Levy [manuscript], ca. 1910.

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Galley proof of William Shakespeare and Timothy Bright with corrections by Matthias Levy [manuscript], ca. 1910.

The first galley proof sheets, with a large portion of original manuscript from which the pamphlet was printed. The prefatory note is entirely in Levy's autograph, and the whole profusely altered by the compiler with additions, etc., amounting to a complete re-write.

12 leaves.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7575655

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. ...

Bright, Timothie, 1550-1615

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Levy, Matthias, 1839-

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