Autograph letter signed from Brantz Mayer, Baltimore, to Richard Grant White [manuscript], 1859 December 16.

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Autograph letter signed from Brantz Mayer, Baltimore, to Richard Grant White [manuscript], 1859 December 16.

Concerns possible errors in the text of Richard III, in v. 8 of White's edition of Shakespeare.

2 leaves ; 21 x 13 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8032066

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. ...

Mayer, Brantz, 1809-1879

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White, Richard Grant, 1821-1885

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