Braham, John. (c. 1774-1856) Interesting letter to Alexander Chalmers, with Original Stipple Engraving

Braham, John. (c. 1774-1856)

Interesting letter to Alexander Chalmers, with Original Stipple Engraving

1 page with integral address leaf, postmarked 1812. An interesting letter, addressed to the Scottish writer Alexander Chalmers (1759-1834), editor of important editions of Shakespeare, Pope, Gibbon etc. and author of "A General Biographical Dictionary" in 32 volumes (1812-1817). In the letter, Braham writes that in the Biographical Dictionary, he has "in vain looked for an account of the famous dramatic performancer and founder of Dulwich College - Allen or Alleyn - who flourished in the turn of time of James the 1st." The English actor, Edward Alleyn (1566-1626) was a major figure of the Elizabethan theatre.

Sold together with a fine stipple engraving of Braham as Lord Aimworth, 1818. 6.5 X 10.5 cm. (2493)

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