Autograph letter signed from Charles Kean to Henry Shaw [manuscript], 1867 March 14.

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Autograph letter signed from Charles Kean to Henry Shaw [manuscript], 1867 March 14.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/694182188

A letter of thanks.

1 leaf ; 18 x 12 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7995338

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873

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Henry Shaw was born in London, and showed artistic ability as a youth. He became an architectural draftsman, illuminator, and engraver, notable for designing or adapting all the decorative elements in Longman's 1864 edition of the New Testament. He was also an antiquarian of note, and published numerous works on the subject, including books on medieval and Elizabethan art and architecture. From the description of Henry Shaw letter to My dear sir, 1863 Feb. 14. (Pennsylvania State Uni...

Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868

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Charles Kean was a Shakespearean actor. He was married to the actress Ellen Tree Kean. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1849. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886057 English actor and theater manager Charles Kean was the second son of actor Edmund Kean. An excellent student, Charles was compelled to become an actor to support his family after the separation of his parents. He found success as an actor in Ireland and America, and ...