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1605
Hamlet, second edition variant
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1605
Augustine Phillips' last will and testament: original copy
Augustine Phillips was a long-time member of the same playing company as William Shakespeare – the Lord Chamberlain’s and later the King’s Men. Phillips’s will, dated May 4, 1605, provides insight into two important aspects of the company’s operations.
July 24, 1605
Draft of the deed of assignment from Ralph Hubaud of Ipsley, esquire, to William Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon, gentleman, of a half share in the Stratford tithes
An attorney would have initially drafted the deed conveying the lease of half the Stratford tithes to Shakespeare, before a clerk or scrivener engrossed the final copy.
1605
Richard III, fourth edition
This is the fourth edition of Richard III, printed in 1605. On June 25, 1603, Andrew Wise, who published the first three editions, transferred the rights to Matthew Law.
July 24, 1605
Bond from Ralph Hubaud in the sum of £80 that he will perform the covenants contained in the assignment made between him and William Shakespeare regarding the Stratford tithes
It was customary for a vendor to enter into a bond on the same day that a conveyance (or similar document) was signed, in order to ensure his or her performance of any covenants that the main deed contained.
1605
Sir Thomas Smithes voiage and entertainment in Rushia: a diplomat discusses Hamlet
Sir Thomas Smithes Voiage and Entertainment in Rushia, printed in 1605 by William White and William Jaggard for Nathaniel Butler, includes an early reference to Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
1605
Remains concerning Britain: Camden praises Shakespeare
In 1587 William Camden (1551-1623), one of England’s most respected antiquaries, published his Britannia (ESTC), first in Latin, and then, beginning in 1610, in English.
October 10, 1605
Letter from John Poulett to Sir Francis Vincent: references Shakespeare by name
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1605
The London Prodigal, first edition
The London Prodigal was published in 1605 attributed to William Shakespeare, as performed by the King’s Men.
after 1605
The excellencie of the English tongue: Richard Carew compares Shakespeare and Marlowe to Catullus
Richard Carew (1555-1620) was a British antiquary, most famous for his Survey of Cornwall (1602).

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