Charles Macklin collection, 1743-1793.

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Charles Macklin collection, 1743-1793.

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The volume contains four portrait engravings of Charles Macklin pasted in; two pamphlets published during the feud between Macklin and David Garrick (Mr. Macklin's reply to Mr. Garrick's answer, and Reply to Mr. Garrick's answer to the case of Charles Macklin, comedian, both 1743); two letters, 1763, to Joseph Austin; three letters, 1773 and 1774, to George Colman; account sheet from Covent Garden, 1773; letters, 1785, to his wife, Elizabeth (Bess). Also, a 1786 playbill for a benefit performance; the handwritten draft of his play, The Spoiled child (51 p.); and printed copies of two of his plays, The Man of the world and Love a la mode, both published by J. Bell, London, 1793.

1 v. (188 p.) : calf ; 28 cm.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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David Garrick was raised in Lichfield, England, and became a leading actor, playwright and theatrical producer in London. From 1747 to 1776, he was a partner in the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1749-1778. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213417 David Garrick, English actor and playwright. Garrick frequently invested in land, and in 1756 he bought a large estate in Hendon, northwest of London. There is no evidence that Garrick ever lived at H...

Austin, Joseph

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Macklin, Charles, 1697?-1797

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Epithet: actor; of Add MS 42578 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000876.0x000197 Charles Macklin, born in Ireland, became a famous actor-manager and playwright based in London at Drury Lane, Haymarket, and Covent Garden. He was especially famed for comedy; Shylock was considered his best role. He carried on a vigorous feud with David Garrick. From the description of Charles Macklin collection, 1743-1...

Colman, George, 1732-1794

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The Spanish barber was first performed at the Haymarket Theatre in London on 30 Aug. 1777. From the description of The Spanish barber : or the fruitless precaution, a comic opera / by George Colman : manuscript, [ca. 1777]. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612774129 Colman was an English dramatist; his son, George Colman the younger, was also an English dramatist. From the description of Correspondence with Bow Street magistrates, 1773-1823. (Harvard Uni...