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LIB/ME/10
Reference code
LIB/ME/10
Level of description
Item
Title
Stamps celebrating Shakespearean Theatres. First day cover, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, 8 August 1995
1995
Extent and medium
1 envelope
1 item
1 item
Scope and content
An envelope with stamps depicting: The Swan (1595); The Rose (1592); The Globe (1599); The Hope (1613); The Globe (1614). All franked 'First Day of Issue London', Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, 8 Aug 1995. The envelope is addressed to 'The Library, Garrick Club, WC2E 9AY' and has an excerpt from the beginning of 'Hamlet' pasted to it.
Immediate source of acquisition
Presented by a member 'who wishes to remain anonymous', 8 August 1995.