Autograph letters signed from J. Shebbeare, London, to Sir Joseph Banks, Spring Grove, near Hounslow [manuscript], 1792.
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Title
Autograph letters signed from J. Shebbeare, London, to Sir Joseph Banks, Spring Grove, near Hounslow [manuscript], 1792.
Description
2 items ; 24 x 20 cm
Scope and content
(1) Dated July 19. Discusses a possible edition of Shakespeare on marginalia. He wonders if it is probable that an editor "should invite admirers of Shakespeare to examine the copies they possess, and beg them to send him any remarks which they or their predecessors have made on the passages which still want explanation." Addressed from Bond St. 55. Endorsed: fr. Shebbeare, July 20, 92. (2) Shebbeare discusses his letter to Banks (1); mentions Mr. Malone's upcoming edition of Shakespeare. Addressed from Bond St. Includes integral address leaf addressed to Sir. Jos. Banks, Spring Grove near Hounslow. Postmarked July 26, 1792.
Note
Leaves numbered 297 and 299 (1); 301, 303, and 305 (2).
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
Y.c.6145 (1-2)
Folger accession
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