Papers of Thomas Beale Cooper regarding Shakespeare editions [manuscript], ca. 1852.

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Papers of Thomas Beale Cooper regarding Shakespeare editions [manuscript], ca. 1852.

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(1-4) are lists of various editions of Shakespeare's works, including published prices (when known), and current selling price; (5) is a draft of a letter (fragment) to James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps regarding problems Cooper has had trying to obtain a copy of Halliwell-Phillipps' edition of Shakespeare; signed [Thos?] Beale Cooper; (6) a draft of a short critical essay on the various editions and editors of Shakespeare. Approximate year of ca. 1852 from acquisition information.

6 items ; 17 x 21 cm to 41 x 27 cm.

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Cooper, Thomas Beale, fl. ca. 1852.

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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. ...