Forgeries and other manuscripts of William Henry Ireland [manuscript], [18th-19th century].
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Forgeries and other manuscripts of William Henry Ireland [manuscript], [18th-19th century].
Description
12 leaves.
Associated name
Ireland, W. H. (William Henry), 1777-1835, forger.
Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889, former owner.
Warwick Castle (Warwick, England). Shakespeare Library.
Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889, former owner.
Warwick Castle (Warwick, England). Shakespeare Library.
Summary
A forged letter of Shakespeare and four signatures, two fictitious armorial-type documents, all probably manufactured by Ireland after his exposure. Also several original letters and memoranda by Ireland and members of his family.
Provenance
Bookplate of Warwick Castle library.
Cited/described in
Halliwell-Phillipps, J.O. Hand-list of upwards of a thousand volumes of Shakespeariana, 770
Item Details
Call number
M.a.250
Folger accession
Warwick