Autograph Letters Signed from William Henry Wyman, Cincinnati, to J. Parker Norris
Autograph Letters Signed from William Henry Wyman, Cincinnati, to J. Parker Norris

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The letters mention their mutual friend, Joseph Crosby, and discuss portraits of Shakespeare. Wyman mentions his scrapbook devoted to the subject. In (2) he states he has perhaps 125 vols. in the Shakespeare department and 200 engravings of the portraits. In (3) he refers to his copy of A. Wivell's An inquiry into the history, authenticity, & characteristics of the Shakspeare portraits [W.a. 241] and its Supplement with the author's notes. According to one note: "Capt. Robinson has in his collection a female's portrait, which he dignified with the appellation of Mrs. Shakespeare, and reports that it once belonged to the Hathaway family."

Autograph Letters Signed from J. Parker Norris, Philadelphia, to Rev. F.G. Fleay
Autograph Letters Signed from J. Parker Norris, Philadelphia, to Rev. F.G. Fleay

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Published: 1877

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The letters discuss various articles on many of Shakespeare's plays. Several mention sending Fleay copies of a publication, Robinson's Epitome of literature. (7) mentions Collier's new edition of his History of English dramatic poetry; (11) he regrets the course Mr. [William James?] Rolfe has taken. Norris' address appears on the items as "204 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, U.S.A."

Autograph Letters Signed to Joseph Parker Norris from Sophia Page and William Page, New York
Autograph Letters Signed to Joseph Parker Norris from Sophia Page and William Page, New York

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Published: 1873

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(1-30) are letters from Mrs. Page; (31-33) are from William Page. Lengthy letters largely concern the authenticity of depictions of Shakespeare, specifically the Darmstadt mask, the Stratford bust, "Chandos" portrait, Droeshout engraving, and Zucchero portrait. Also, many references to William Page's own bust and portrait of Shakespeare. (4) includes Mrs. Page's copies of letters from Professor Hart, C.H. Dall, and Patterson Du Bois. The letters from Mrs. Page are signed S.C. Page and written from Tottenville, Staten Island or the Studio [Building], W. 10th St., New York. William Page's letters are signed W. Page and written from the Studio Building.