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Verse: ‘Fairy King’s Verses at Hagley’

Theme: David Garrick Verse.

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Single sheet written on both sides. Two verses. 1777.

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David Garrick

David Garrick was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th century, and was a pupil and friend of Dr Samuel Johnson.
Born: February 19, 1717, Hereford
Died: January 20, 1779, London
Spouse: Eva Marie Veigel (m. 1749–1779)

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