The London book trades of the later 18th century. Names: S
Sael, George. The partnership between Edward Jeffery and George Sael, booksellers, Pall-Mall, was dissolved Oct. 24, 1788. The business to be carried on by Edward Jeffery on his own account (London Gazette 28 Oct 1788)
Sandys, John. Absented from his master's service on Sunday night last [19 Apr], John Sandys, apprentice to Samuel Blackshaw, stationer, in Chancery-lane ... (Times 22 Apr 1752 - should this be Daily Advertiser?).
Satchell, John. Partnership. Wanted a partner in an established ready-money trade ... Enquire of John Satchell, stationer, No. 38, Margaret-street, Cavendish square (Daily Advertiser 3 Jan 1788)
Say, Charles Green. Charles Green Say, son of Edward and Elizabeth Say, christened 30 Aug 1721 London, St. Botolph Bishopsgate. Yesterday [29 Jun] died Mr. Charles Green Say, printer, in Ave-Mary-lane (Daily Advertiser 30Jun 1775)
Say, Charles. Whereas Charles Say, apprentice to Mr. George Street, stationer, of Gracechurch-street, did on Monday last [1 Nov] absent himself from his master's service ... (Daily Advertiser 4 Nov 1779)
Say, Charles. On Saturday [17 Dec] was married Mr. Richardson, bookseller under the Royal Exchange, to Miss Say, second daughter of Mr. Charles Say, printer, in Ave-Maria-Lane (Daily Advertiser 19 Dec 1774)
Say, Edward. Charles Green Say, son of Edward and Elizabeth Say, christened 30 Aug 1721 London, St. Botolph Bishopsgate
Sayer, Robert. Just imported from Amsterdam, a large parcel of foreign maps by Mons. D'Lisle ... Sold by R.Sayer (late Overton's), map and printseller, facing Fetter lane, Fleet-street (Daily Advertiser 19 Apr 1750). On Tuesday last [16 Jul] was married at Datchworth in Hertfordshire, Mr. Robert Sayer, an eminent printseller in Fleet-street to Miss Dorothy Careless; an agreeable young lady with a handsome fortune (Daily Advertiser 19 Jul 1754). On Saturday [19 Mar] died Mrs. Sayer, wife of Mr. Sayer, an eminent printseller, in Fleet-street (Daily Advertiser 21 Mar 1774 - evidently the first wife of Robert Sayer). Yesterday [8 Feb] was married Robert Sayer, of Richmond, to Mrs. Longfield, of the same place (Daily Advertiser 9 Feb 1780)
Scarlett, Nathaniel. Nathaniel Scarlett son of Bartholomew and Elizabeth Scarlett christened 15 October 1753 Stepney, St. George in the East.
Scarr, William. Married Mr. Scarr, law-stationer, of Chancery-lane, London, to Miss Wood, of Fitzroy-square (Monthly Mag. Oct 1798, 304). Died Oct. 8 1798 (Gent. Mag. supp. 1798, 1194)
Scott, James. Yesterday [10 Nov] was married at the parish church of St. Edmund the King, Lombard-street, Mr. James Scott, of Clement's-lane, engraver, to Miss Tantum, only daughter of Joseph Tantum, Esq., of Stratford Greenm Essex (Daily Advertiser 11 Nov 1798)
Scott, Joseph. This day is published ... The life of Lord Montague, an Irish nobelman ... by an officer ... Printed by J.Scott, bookseller, at his Circulating Library, King-street, Westminster and H.D.Symond,, Paternoster-row (Times 2 May 1791)
Scratchley, Thomas. Thomas Scratchley, late of the Parish of St. Luke, pastboard maker, in his Majesty's Prison of the Fleet, to take benefit of the act for relief of insolvent debtors (London Gazette 11 Jun 1765)
Sayer, Mr.This day is published (price 2s 6d) a print, a half-length sitting in a chair, of the Most Reverend Father in God, Dr. John Potter, late Lord Archbishop of Canterbury. Engraved by his Grace's appointment. Sold by G.Vertue, at his house in Brownlow-street, Drury-lane, and by the following printsellers: Mr. King, Mr Tinney, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Sayer, Mess. Simpson, Mr. Reginere, Mr. Jervis, Mr. Jeffreys at Charing cross, and Mr. Verhuych in Piccadilly (Daily Advertiser 18 Apr 1750)
Seale, W.H. This day are publish'd, price 1s. 6d. each ... the following maps, drawn and engraved by Eman. Bowen ... Thomas Kitchen ... and W.H.Seale. Sold by J.Tinney, map and printseller, at the Golden Lion, Fleet-street (Daily Advertiser 26 Apr 1753)
Seagood, John. Certificate of bankruptcy awarded July 15, 1766 to John Seagood, late of the Royal Exchange, stationer (London Gazette 24 Jun 1766)
Seagood, Mr. See Collins & Seagood Seale, Arthur. Mr. William Oxberry, actor, born in London 18 Dec. 1784, worked in the shop of Mr. Ribeau, the bookseller, for two and a half years, thence to the office in Tottenham Court road of a printer named [Arthur] Seale, an amateur actor (Theatrical inquisitor, Nov 1812, 112)
Searle, Daniel. Daniel Searle, late of St. Sepulchre Without, Rolling press printer, listed as insolvent debtor and in Ludgate Gaol (London Gazette 11 Jun 1748)
Segrist, Mr. This day is publish'd upon fine Royal Paper. The thirty original large copper plate prints, formerly published by Francis Sandford, Esq. Lancaster Herald at Arms in the year 1687 of the whole splendid coronation of King James the Second ... To be had only at Segrist's Paper Warehouse, opposite Castle Inn in Piccadilly (Daily Advertiser 18 Sep 1761)
Senex, Mrs. Just publish'd (price 1s 6d) and sold by Mrs. Senex, at the Globe, opposite St. Dunstan's church in Fleet-street, a Delineation of the Moon's true path in heaven ... by James Ferguson, limner, in Margaret Street, Cavendish Square ... (Daily Advertiser 26 Jun 1752)
Serjeant, H. This day are published (price 1s. 6d) The Three distinct knocks; or, The Doom of Free Masonry open to all men. Sold by H.Serjeant, without Temple Bar (Daily Advertiser 5 Apr 1760 - BL has Dublin ed, 1785?). This day are publish'd Price bound two shillings and six pence, or two shillings sew'd. The life and surprizing adventures of Don Antonio de Trezzanio, who was self-educated and lived forty-five years in an uninhabited island in the East Indies ... Printed for H.Serjeant without Temple Bar; G. Woodfall, at Charing Cross; W.Herd at the Philobiblion Library, Piccadilly; and R.Richards in Holborn (Daily Advertiser 14 Oct 1761)
Setchell, Henry. This day was published, in two vols. price 7s. sewed and 9s. bound, a second edition of A philosophical essay on man ... by a Physician ... Printed for the author; sold by H.Setchell at his new and cheap circulating library in King-street, Covent-garden (LC 21-23 Mar 1775). Died at his house, Camden town, 81, Mr. M. [i.e. H.] Setchell, for forty-five years a respectable and active bookseller of King-street, Covent-garden, in which business he is succeeded by his son (Monthly Mag. Dec 1819, 471). Died Nov. 2 , 1819 (Gent. Mag. Nov 1819, 476)
Sewell, John. On Tuesday evening [8 Aug] died Mr. James Brotherton, bookseller, in Cornhill, in partnership with John Sewell, by whom the business is carried on (Daily Advertiser 10 Aug 1775). Died lately at Greenham, co. Rutland, Mrs. Sewell, mother of Mr. John Sewell, of Cornhill, London, bookseller (Gent. Mag. Aug 1797, 715)
Seyfert, C.G. This day are published, in 12mo. Price 2s 6d sew'd. Oeuvres de philosophie de Sans-Souci. Composees par le Roy de Prusse. Printed for C.G.Seyfert, bookseller in Pall Mall, late from Dean-Street, Soho (Daily Advertiser 5 Apr 1760). To be sold by auction by Samuel Paterson. On the premises, within a few days. The entire stock in trade of Mr. C.G.Seyfert, bookseller, at Homer's head, near St. Alban's Steet in Pall-Mall (Daily Advertiser 7 May 1762). To be sold on Monday the 24 May (Daily Advertiser 15 May 1762). Changed to May 26 (Daily Advertiser 17 May 1762)
Seymour, John. This day is publish'd (price 1s) A full refutation of a pamphlet, entituled, a most circumstantial account of that unfortunate young lady Miss Bell, otherwise Sharpe ... Printed for John Seymour, in Ball-Alley, Lombard-Street ... (Daily Advertiser 30 Jan 1761). To compel John Seymour, late of ball-Alley, Parish of Allhallows, Lombard-Street, London, bookseller, now a prisoner in the Poultry Compter to make a schedule of all his estate and effects as an insolvent debtor. Witness my hand this 21 day of Aug. 1761 Thomas Davey (London Gazette 22 Aug 1761)
Sharp, William. Last week died Mrs. Sharp, of Newington Butts, wife of Mr. Sharp, engraver, Royal Exchange (Daily Advertiser 11 Jul 1776). Full address at this time: No. 9, Bartholomew-lane, Royal Exchange (W.S.Baker William Sharp, engraver, with a catalogue of his works, 11)
Sharpe, John. Partnership between Joseph Rookes and John Sharpe, paper-hanging manufactors, the Terrace, Tottenham-court-road, was dissolved June 1, 1792. Business to be carried on by John Sharp on his own account at his warehouse, No. 20, Sol's-row, corner of William-street, Tottenham-court-road (London Gazette 23 Jun 1792)
Sharpe, Robert. Buried Feb. 7, 1796 St. Benet, Paul's Wharf
Shaw, Richard. Yesterday [5 Oct] died after a lonng and painful illness, Mrs. Shaw, wife of Mr. Shaw, printer, White Friars, Fleet-street (Daily Advertiser 6 Oct 1786)
Shaw, John. No. 25, Norton-Falgate, High-street, Holborn. Catalogue for his circulating library published (Daily Advertiser 1 Apr 1782). Books lent to be read by the year, quarter, month and week (Daily Advertiser 25 Dec 1783)
Sheepey, Marshall. Marshall Sheepey son of John and Jane Sheepey christened 7 March 1725, London St. Botolph without Aldgate. Died at her lodgings in St. Michael's-lane, Cannon-street, aged 77, Mrs. Elizabeth Sheepey, formerly tin plate worker to his Majesty ... she has left the whole of her estate, which is considerable, to her nephew, Mr. Marshall Sheepey, an eminent bookseller in Royal Exchange (Ladies Magazine, 27 Jan-10 Feb 1749/50). Marshall Sheepey, successor to, and late partner with Mr. Robert Penny, deceased, printer, in Old London-street, Mark-Lane, humbly requests a continuation of the late partnership customers ... A report prevailing to the great prejudice of Mr. Sheepey, that he has asserted himself partner when that he could not prove himself such; his articles of copartnership drawn in the year 1753 ... (Daily Advertiser 7 Apr 1762)
Sheldon, William. Died Feb. 6, 1802, aged 63, Mr. William Sheldon, bookseller, Castle-street, Leicester-square, London (Gent. Mag. Feb 1802, 189)
Shenton, James. Dividend declared for July 30, 1791, James Shenton, stationer, Cornhill, at ten at Guildhall (London Gazette 9 Jul 1791)
Shepperton. Died in Oxford-street, aged 74, Mr. Thomas Reynolds, many years a respectable bookseller, and formerly in partnership with Mr. Shepperton (Monthly Mag. Apr. 1814, 272)
Sheringham, John. Partnership between Thomas Martyn and John Sheringham, decorators in ornamental paper-hangings, Great-Marlborough-street, was dissolved June 15, 1790 (London Gazette 15 Jun 1790). John Sheringham, Great Marlborough-street, St. James, Westminster, Middlesex, paper-stainer, to surrender Nov. 5, 12, Dec. 13 at Guildhall (London Gazette 1 Nov 1796). George Bowen and John Sheringham, No 81 New Bond-street, paper warehousemen, under the firm of George Bowen and Co. dissolved partnership Dec. 25, 1796. George Bowen to carry on the business (London Gazette 21 Jan 1797). Certificate of bankruptcy to be granted on or before Jan. 14, 1797 (London Gazette 24 Dec 1796). Dividend declared for Feb. 10, 1798 (London Gazette 23 Dec 1797)
Sherlock, Robert. Printer of the Strand. Son Robert (later Jamaican printer) apprenticed on 7 July 1752 to William [Mc]Faden of Wine Office Court (Cave, Roderick. "Printing in eighteenth-century Jamaica" Library, 5 ser., vol. 33, no. 3 (Sep 1978), p. 193, n.26)
Sherlock, Robert. Son of Robert Sherlock printer of the Strand, apprenticed on 7 July 1752 to William [Mc]Faden of Wine Office Court (Later Jamaican printer, Cave, Roderick. "Printing in eighteenth-century Jamaica" Library, 5 ser., vol. 33, no. 3 (Sep 1978), p. 193, n.26)
Sherwood, Neely and Jones . H.D.Symonds ... a few years since retired in favour of Messrs. Sherwood, Neely and Jones. (Monthly Mag. Jul 1816, 563)
Shove, Joseph. Joseph Shove, of Maiden-lane, Covent-garden, bookseller and bookbinder, to surrender Dec 4, 11, Jan. 8, at Guildhall (London Gazette 27 Nov 1784)
Shrigley, Martha. Succeeded father William Shrigley q.v.
Shrigley, Mary. Succeeded father William Shrigley q.v.
Shrigley, William. On Friday last [7 Aug] died Mr. William Shrigley, stationer, in Devonshire-street, Queen-square. The business will be carried on in all its branches by his daughters Mary and Martha Shrigley ... (Daily Advertiser 12 Aug 1778)
Shropshire, Walter (?) Married Mr. Shopshire, bookseller, in New Bond-street, to Miss Babb, of Hendon (London Mag Nov 1757, 563)
Shropshire, William. On Monday [26 Feb] died at his son's house, in New Bond-street, Mr. William Shropshire, formerly an eminent bookseller in the same street (Daily Advertiser 28 Feb 1776). Aged 71 (GNDA 28 Feb 1776)
Shuckburgh, John. Mr. Shuckburgh, bookseller, in Fleet-street, being lately dead, his business will be carried on by his widow, who hopes for the continuance of the favours of her late husband's friends and customers (Daily Advertiser 18 Apr 1761)
Sibly, Ebenezer. Ebenezer Silby [sic], Titchfield Street, Mary le Bonne, Merchant to surrender Aug. 26, 30, Sept. 27 at Guildhall (London Gazette 16 Aug 1794). Meeting of creditors, named as Ebenezer Sibly, bookseller (Times 26 Aug 1794)
Simkins, Paul. Early on yesterday morning [23 Mar] the body of Mr. Paul Simkins, stationer, in Hill-street, Southwark, was taken out of the river, drowned among the shipping (GNDA 24 Mar 1775, but note following:) Early on Saturday morning [6 Jan] the body of Mr. Simkins, stationer, in Hill-street, Southwark, was taken out of the river, drowned among the shipping (GNDA 8 Jan 1776)
Simmonds, Humphrey. In 1767 Humphrey Simmonds, stationer, Holborn, became a member of the Globe Tavern Lodge, Freemasons (Shaftesbury, John M. "Jews in English freemasonry", Transactions of the Jewish Historical Society of England, 25 (1977), 188)
Simmons, Allyn. The partnership between Allyn Simmons, Thomas Field and Robert Stephenson, Leadenhall-street, stationers, dissolved June 24, 1778 (London Gazette 10 Nov 1778)
Simon, M. To be sold by auction by W.Darres. By order of the executor, at his house in Coventry-street, near the Haymarket, St. James's, on Tuesday next [3 Nov], and the four following evenings, the genuine collection of prints, books of prints and drawings of the ingenious M.Simon engraver of metzotinto, late of York-buildings, deceased ... (Daily Advertiser 31 Oct 1761)
Simpkins, William. Engraved copper plates. To be sold, a quantity of childrens lottery copy book covers ... Apply to Mr. Simpkins, Engraver, No. 251, Strand, near Temple Bar (Daily Advertiser 6 Oct 1786)
Simpson, Mess.This day is published (price 2s 6d) a print, a half-length sitting in a chair, of the Most Reverend Father in God, Dr. John Potter, late Lord Archbishop of Canterbury. Engraved by his Grace's appointment. Sold by G.Vertue, at his house in Brownlow-street, Drury-lane, and by the following printsellers: Mr. King, Mr Tinney, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Sayer, Mess. Simpson, Mr. Reginere, Mr. Jervis, Mr. Jeffreys at Charing cross, and Mr. Verhuych in Piccadilly (Daily Advertiser 18 Apr 1750)
Simpson, Alexander. To compel Alexander Simpson, late of Long Lane, Smithfield, formerly of Bennet's Court, Drury Lane, bookbinder, now a prisoner in Newgate, to make a full schedule of estate and effects as an insolvent debtor. Witness my hand 25 Aug. 1761 Randal Carter (London Gazette 25 Aug 1761)
Simpson, J.C. J.C.Simpson, Sweeting's-alley, Cornhill, music seller to surrender Apr 18, 25, May 23 at Guildhall (London Gazette 11 Apr 1797)
Simpson, James. Last week, died Mrs. Simpson, wife of Mr. James Simpson, musick-seller, of the Royal Exchange (Daily Advertiser 17 Aug 1779)
Simpson, James. Partnership between James Simpson and John Simpson, musical instrument makers, Sweetings Alley, Royal Exchange, dissolved Dec. 1, 1794. Business carried on by James Simpson (London Gazette 16 Dec 1794)
Simpson, John. Partnership between James Simpson and John Simpson, musical instrument makers, Sweetings Alley, Royal Exchange, dissolved Dec. 1, 1794. Business carried on by James Simpson (London Gazette 16 Dec 1794)
Simpson, John. The partnership between John Simpson and George Darbyshire, no. 3 Newcastle-street, in the Strand, jewellers and pocket-book-makers was dissolved Aug 21, 1797 (London Gazette 22 Aug 1797)
Simpson, William. Partnership between William Simpson and John Burrup, Martin's-lane, Cannon-street, vellum binders, was dissolved June 25, 1792 (London Gazette 2 Jul 1792)
Sinclear, Charles. The partnership between Charles Edward Wilsonn and Charles Sinclear, Lombard-street, stationers was dissolved Dec. 25, 1788 (London Gazette 30 Jan 1789). Died at Mile-end, Jan. 18, 1801, in his 77th year of age, Mr. Charles Sinclair, formerly an eminent stationer in Lombard-street (Monthly Mag. Feb 1801, 74; Gent. Mag. Jan 1801)
Skinner, William. William Skinner, late and last of Warwick-lane, bookbinder, insolvent debtor in H.M. Prison of the Fleet (London Gazette 5 Aug 1797)
Skirven, John. No. 64 Ratcliffe Highway, printer, died January 12, 1818 (No source)
Skottowe, Nicholas Britiffe. Robert Marsh and Nicholas Britiffe Skottowe, Lombard-street, stationers, under the firm of Robert Marsh and Co. dissolved partnership Oct. 5 1795. All debts to and from creditors to be discharged by Nicholas Britiffe Skottowe (London Gazette 13 Oct 1795)
Slater, H. This day is published (price 1s 6d neatly bound) The wreath. A curious collection of above 200 new songs ... Printed for H.Slater, the corner of Clare-court, Drury-lane (Daily Advertiser 10 Jun 1752)
Slater, Henry jun. Just publish'd. The art and mystery of vintners and wine coopers. Price 1s. Henry Slater, jun., bookseller, at the corner of Middle-Row, Holborn-Bars (Daily Advertiser 14 May 1754 - R.Adams, Dryden's Head, Holborn-Bars published editions in 1748 and 1750). On Saturday last [31 Jul] was married at St. Lawrence's Church in the Isle of Thanet, Mr. Slater, jun., bookseller in Holborn, to Miss Preston, of Ramsgate ... (GDaily Advertiser 2 Aug 1756)
Smart, William. Died on the 29th ult. [29 Nov 1819], Mr. W.Smart, engraver, age 73, Warren-street (Examiner 26 Dec 1819)
Smith, Mr. jun. Yesterday [24 Apr] was married at Christ Church, Mr. Smith, jun., of Bunhill-row to Miss Elizabeth Lepard, daughter of Mr Lepard (Morning Chronicle 25 Apr 1788). Most likely the Smith of Lepard, Smith and Lepard.
Smith, Anker. Anker Smith son of William and Mary Smith christened 5 Mar 1759 London Allhallows Honey Lane
Smith, Esther. Partnership between Esther Smith (widow and administratrix of the late William Smith) and Thomas Gardiner, No. 40, Oxford-street, printsellers, stationers and bookbinders was dissloved Nov. 16, 1790. Esther Smith to receive and discharge all debts (London Gazette 30 Nov 1790)
Smith, James. Yesterday [5 Jun] died at his lodgings at Islington, Mr. Smith, stationer of Newgate-street (Daily Advertiser 6 Jun 1760)
Smith, Joseph. Yesterday [9 Jun] died at Leytonstone in Essex, Mr. Smith, printer, in Paternoster-row (Daily Advertiser 10 Jun 1777). Yesterday [9 Jun] died at Islington Mr. Joseph Smith, printer, in Paternoster-row (GNDA 10 Jun 1777)
Smith, Mark. This day is publish'd (price 6d) A seasonable address to the nobility, clergy and people, of all England; on occasion of the earthquakes which have lately been felt in different parts of this Kingdom ... Printed for Mark Smith, near St. Paul's ... (Daily Advertiser 13 Jan 1751)
Smith, Samuel. Partnership between Samuel Smith and William Jennings, stationers, No. 35, St. Paul's Churchyard, was dissolved July 15, 1791. Either one to receive and discharge all debts (London Gazette 3 Sep 1791)
Smith, William. Partnership between Esther Smith (widow and administratrix of the late William Smith) and Thomas Gardiner, No. 40, Oxford-street, printsellers, stationers and bookbinders was dissolved Nov. 16, 1790. Esther Smith to receive and discharge all debts (London Gazette 30 Nov 1790)
Smith, William II. Died suddenly, Mr. Smith, printer in King-street, Seven Dials (Monthly Mag. Oct 1806, 298)
Smollet, James. Last Friday [10 Jul] as James Smollet, an apprentice to Mr. Hamilton, printer, in Chancery-Lane, was bathing in the River Thames, near Cuper's Bridge, he was unfortunately drowned; his body was taken up the next day. He was nephew to Dr. Smollet (Daily Advertiser 14 Jul 1761).
Snagg, Richard. Richard Snagg, son of Richard and Ann Snagg christened 3 Feb 1752, London, St. Sepulchre. Saturday [27 May] was married, Mr. Richard Snagg, bookseller, of Paternoster-row, to Miss Elizabeth Watson, of Stamford, Lincolnshire (GNDA 29 May 1775). Richard Snagg of Fleet-street, London, bookseller to surrender June 7, 18 and July 13 at five at Guildhall (London Gazette 31 May & 1 Jun 1776). Dividend declared for Feb. 25 (London Gazette 4 Feb 1777). Dividend to be made March 25 (by adjournment from the 25th of Feb last) (London Gazette 1 Mar 1777). Dividend declared for Dec. 23 (London Gazette 25 Nov 1777). Dividend declared for Jan 30, 1784 (London Gazette 9 Dec 1783)
Snelling, Thomas. Thomas Snelling, son of John and Phyllis Snelling christened 19 May 1712, Clerkenwell, St. James
Soesmans, Lion and Co. The Rev. Dr. Mnoses Myers and Mr. Abraham Michel, proprietors of the late edition of the Pentateuch in Hebrew, with the English translation, and in the Hebrew only, printed by Soesman and Co. respectfully inform the subscribers, that as the whole of the said edition will be sold by auction on the 7th of January next ... (Daily Advertiser 26 Dec 1788 - BL 1944.d.19-24, London: Lion Soesmans & Co.)
Sollicoffre, John Lewis Vautier. See Lewis, Houston and Hyde.
Sorrell, Thomas. Died on Sunday the 22d instant, Mrs. Jane Sorrell, wife of Thomas Sorrell, printer, Bartholomew-close, after a lingering and painful illness of 16 years (Times 25 Nov 1818)
Sotheby, Samuel. Died at Hampstead, Mrs. Sotheby, wife of Mr. Samuel Sotheby, bookseller, of the Strand (Monthly Mag. Aug 1808, 75)
South, J. This day is published (price only 6d) The life of Nicholas Mooney, alias Jackson, alias the Black Knight, a notorious highwayman and street robber, who was executed at Bristol on Friday, April 24, 1752 ... Printed for T.Duck, in the Minories, and sold by J.South, at the Royal Exchange (Daily Advertiser 15 May 1752)
Southern, John. John Southern, St. James Street, Piccadilly, bookseller, stationer, to surrender 12, 16 Nov, 17 Dec at eleven at Guildhall (London Gazette 5 Nov 1796). Certificate of bankruptcy granted on or before Feb. 4 (London Gazette 14 Jan 1797)
Spalding and Routh. See Thomas Spalding, Henry Routh.
Spalding, Thomas. Law conveyancing &c. An attorney and solicitor proposes to commence or defend actions ... Applications made at Mr. Spalding's, stationer, No. 34 St. Martin's Lane, Charing Cross, will receive directions to the party (Daily Advertiser 1 Jul 1786). Partnership btween Thomas Hodgson, Thomas Spalding and Henry Routh, Strand, stationers, was dissolved Oct. 30, 1790. The business to be carried on by Thomas Spalding and Henry Routh (London Gazette 2 Nov 1790). Partnership between Thomas Spalding and Henry Routh, under the firm of Spalding and Routh, of the Strand, stationers, dissolved May 23, 1795. All accounts to be settled by Henry Routh, who will carry on the business (London Gazette 23 May 1795)
Spalding, Thomas. Married lately Mr. Spalding, stationer, of Drury-lane, to Miss Ann Horne, of Wood-street, Cheapside (Gent. Mag. Oct 1800, 1003)
Spark Alexander? [Wants place] As valet and butler to a single gentleman, or in a small family ... Direct to A.B. at the Circulating Library, No. 32, Princes-street, Soho (Times 27 May 1801 - Alexander Spark recorded there in 1800)
Spavan, R. The D-st D-ct-r detected; or, Free remarks on Dr. Middleton's examination of the Lord Bishop of London's discourses on the use and intent of prophecy, &c. by Philotheos. Printed for R.Spavan, in Ivy lane Paternoster rwo (Daily Advertiser 12 Apr 1750)
Speight, John. John Speight, formerly of Tooley street, in the parish of St. Olive in the county of Surry, late of the parish of Bradford, in the county of York, card-maker, in His Majesty's Prison of the Fleet to take benefit of act for releif of insolvent debtors (London Gazette 29 Jul 1755)
Spilsbury, Charles. Married Saturday week [18 Feb] at St. Sepulchre's, Mr. Charles Spilsbury, of Snow-hill, printer, to Miss Smith, daughter of W.Smith, Esq., of the India House, deceased (Times 2 Mar 1809)
Spilsbury, Charles. See Willliam Spilsbury.
Spilsbury, Mr. See Woodman and Mutlow.
Spilsbury, William. Dissolution of partnership. W.Spilsbury respectfully informs his friends and the public that the partnership subsisting lately between himself and brother (uner the firm of William and Charles Spilsbury) has been dissolved; and that the businesss (in which, jointly with his late father, and subsequently, he has been for many years engaged) is now carried on under the firm of William Spilsbury only, at No. 57 Snow-hill ... (Times 16 Jul 1803)
Spragg, Matthew. Partnership between Matthew Spragg and Hohn Harford, of Shoreditch, haberdashers, stationers, hardware and toymen was dissolved Dec. 26, 1800. The business to be carried on by John Harford (London Gazette 30 Dec 1800)
Stace, Machell. Partnership between John Bew, the younger, and Machell Stace, Haymarket, bookseller and stationers, was dissolved Jan. 10, 1791. The business to be carried on by Machell Stace and Charles Maid at the place aforesaid (London Gazette 5 Feb 1791). Partnership between Machell Stace and Charles Maid, booksellers and stationers, was dissolved Nov. 21, 1791. Machell Stace to carry on the business (London Gazette 26 Nov 1791). Dividend declared for Oct. 24, 1795, Machell Stace, Haymarket, Westminster, bookseller (London Gazette 6 Oct 1795). Meeting Nov. 30, 1795 by adjournment from Oct. 29, Machell Stace, bookseller (London Gazette 28 Oct 1795). A catalogue of the very select and interesting collection of printed books and manuscripts, the property of Mr. Machell Stace, (departed for the West Indies.) Containing some very choice and scarce articles of litterature [sic]. Among the manuscripts will be found some rare and curious autographs. Which will be sold by auction, by Leigh and Sotheby, booksellers, at their house, No. 145, Strand, opposite Catherine Street, on Monday, November 21, 1814, and following day, at twelve o'clock.
Stacey, Richard. Absented himself from his master's service, Richard Stacey, writing-stationer, in Cursitor-street, Chancery-lane, on Saturday the 30th day of Dec. last, John Johnson, an apprentice ... (Daily Advertiser 24 Jan 1781)
Stafford, George. The partnership between George Stafford and William Davenport, Crane-court, Fleet-street, printers, was dissolved Apr. 29 1789 (London Gazette 9 May 1789)
Staggemeier, Lebrecht. Lebrecht Staggemeier married Amelia Bielefeld 22 Oct. 1789 St Marylebone, St. Mary
Stalker, Charles. Charles Stalker, of Stationer's Court, Ludgate-street, bookseller, to surrender July 26, Aug 8, and Sept 3 at ten at Guildhall (London Gazette 24 Jul 1791). Meeting of creditors for second meeting Aug. 6, 1791. First meeting of creditors at Guildhall at ten this day (London Gazette 28 May 1793)
Stanier, Mr. Died March 4, 1800, Mr. Stanier, paper-hanger, Greek-street, Soho ... a native of Switzerland ... by shooting himself (Gent. Mag. Apr 1800, 389)
Stapels, Edward. Edward Staples, Little Britain, Engraver and jeweller to surrender Feb 1, 11, March 8 at Guildhall (London Gazette 25 Jan 1777)
Staples, Moses. See also Bayles and Staples. Yesterday [30 Jul] died Mr. Moses Staples, wholesale stationer, in Paternoster-row (Daily Advertiser 31 Jul 1778)
Stark, Robert. Robert Stark, paper machee and paper hangings manufacturer, at his warehouse, No. 41 Ludgate-Hill,London, begs leave ... (Daily Advertiser 23 Dec 1767)
Steare, S. This day is published. Neatly engraved with elegant borders, price 1s. and an inferior sort, price 6d. The new impenetrable secret, or, a young lady's and gentleman's petite puzzle ... Printed for George Pearch, at No. 34 Fish-street Hill, and S.Steare, at No. 93, in Fleet-street ... (Daily Advertiser 25 Dec 1767)
Stedman, Francis. Francis Stedman, late of Red Lion-street, Clerkenwell, engraver, died in the year 1787 (old stile). As stated in the Amicable Society for a Perpetual Assurance announcement of claims to be paid to members' survivors (Daily Advertiser 12 Jul 1788
Steel, David I. Died Dec. 2, 1799, aged 65, Mr. Steel, many years a respectable bookseller, Union-row, Minories (Gent. Mag. Dec 1799, 1091)
Steel, David II. Died at his house on Little Tower-hill, Jan. 19, 1803, Mr. David Steel, nautical bookseller (Gent. Mag. Jan 1803)
Steele, Henry Draper. Henry Draper Steele, son of David and Hannah Steele, christened 24 Feb 1754, London, St. Botolph Bishopsgate
Steidel, George. This day ready to be delivered to subscribers, By George Steidel, bookseller and stationer, at the Bible and Crown, in New Bond Street, a collection of letters written by Cardinal Bentivoglio ... (Daily Advertiser 21 May 1753). To be sold by auction by William Rhodes. On Thursday the 19th and two following days, the household furniture, stock in trade, &c of Mr. Steidell, bookseller and stationer, deceased, at his late dwelling house in Albemarle Street, Piccadilly ... (GNDA 17 May 1774)
Stephens, William. Died Oct. 23, 1816, at Islington, aged 77, Mr. William Stephens, many years a respectable mercantile stationer in Birchin-lane, and afterward in Throgmorton-street ... (Gent. Mag. Oct 1816, 382). Died Jan 27, 1822, at Enfield, Catherine, relict of the late Mr. William Stephens, formerly a stationer in Bartholomew-lane (Gent. Mag. Feb 1822, 189)
Stephenson, Robert. The partnership between Allyn Simmons, Thomas Field and Robert Stephenson, Leadenhall-street, stationers, dissolved June 24, 1778 (London Gazette 10 Nov 1778)
Stevens, Elizabeth. Ann Jefferies q.v., was the niece of Elizabeth Stevens, widow of Paul Stevens. When Mrs. Stevens died 29 Aug 1776, Ann carried on the business. On Thursday [29 Aug] died at Islington, Mrs. Stevens, stationer and bookbinder, near Stationers' Hall, Ludgate-street (Daily Advertiser 31 Aug 1776)
Stevens, P. This day is published (price 6d) An essay on the summer entertainments in the neighbourhood of London, by Humphrey Quearmoode, esq. Printed for and sold by D.Job, at the Spread Eagle in King-street, Covent-garden, R.Baldwin at the Rose in Paternoster-row; and P.Stevens, at the Bible and Crown, facing Stationers' Hall (Daily Advertiser 6 Sep 1750)
Stevens, Sarah Elizabeth Sophia. Whereas Sarah Elizabeth Sophia Stevens, apprentice to Henry Chapman, bookseller, Old Round Court, in the parish of St. Martin in the Fields, has run away from her said master ... (Daily Advertiser 24 Jan 1785)
Stevenson, James. To be auctioned Feb. 16, 1789, all the printing materials of Mr. James Stevenson, printer, of No. 2 Martlett-court, Bow-street, Covent-garden (Daily Advertiser 12 Feb 1789)
Stewart and Woodgate. To be sold by auction by B.Dickinson, tomorrow, the 21st instant, at five o'clock, at the Apollo Coffee-House, in Apollo-Court, Temple Bar, the copper-plate stock of Mess. Stewart and Woodgate, late of London Bridge, deceas'd ... (Daily Advertiser 20 Jul 1752)
Stewart, Robert. R.Stewart, engraver, modeller of portraits in wax, and printseller, at No. 287, High Holborn, near Great Turnstile, removed from Millman-street, has just published a mezzotinto print of the late James Ferguson, F.R.S. ... (Lloyd's Evening Gaz 8-11 May 1778)
Stockdale, John. Died Oct. 1, 1824, aged 75, Mary, widow of Mr. John Stockdale, bookseller, Piccadilly (Gent. Mag. Oct 1824, 381)
Stogden, Richard. Richard Stogden married Hannah Harrison 23 Feb 1770, West Drayton. Richard Stogden and Thomas Truss, of Worcester-Place, St. James Garlickhithe, London, Stationers and Copartners, to surrender Jan. 7, 11, Feb. 4, at Guildhall (London Gazette 24 Dec 1776). Dividend declared for Dec. 6, 1777 (London Gazette 28 Oct 1777)
Stokes, Charles. The partnership between John Bailey, of Packer's-court, Coleman-street, London, bookbinder, and Charles Stokes, is this day mutually dissolved. Witness our hands, this 1st day of January 1776 (Daily Advertiser 4 Jan 1776)
Stone, Mr. On Sunday [15 Apr] died at Morden College upon Blackeath, Mr. Stone, formerly a wholesale stationer in Fleet-street. His death makes the eleventh vacancy in that college (Daily Advertiser 21 Apr 1753)
Stonehouse, Mr. Thursday last [6 Feb] died at Exeter, Mr. Stonehouse, bookseller, Ludgate-street (Daily Advertiser 11 Feb 1777)
Stower and Huffam. See Elizabeth Stower, Joseph Huffam.
Stower, Elizabeth. Partnership, trade and business carried on by Elizabeth Stower and Joseph Huffam, of Tooley-street, Southwark, stationers, ship chandlers and rag merchants (under the firm of Stower and Huffam) was dissolved Nov. 9, 1797. The businesss in the future to be carried on by Mess. William Stower and John Huffam (London Gazette 21 Nov 1797)
Stower, William. See Elizabeth Stower.
Strachan, John. On Saturday [21 Apr] was married Mr. John Strahan, bookseller, in the Strand, to Miss Blackwood, daughter of the late Alexander Blackwood, Esq., of Edinburgh (Daily Advertiser 24 Apr 1781). John Strachan, Strand, bookseller, to surrender Nov. 11, 12, Dec. 12 at Guildhall (London Gazette 26 Oct 1793)
Strahan, George. There is now in the Press, and will shortly be publish'd, A Discourse by way of Dialogue, concerning Providence, the Pleasure of a Virtuous Life, the Divinity of our Blessed Saviour, the Doctrine of the Trinity, Incarnation, &c with some Occasional Thoughts concerning Elections, the Original of Government, Appeals to the People, Passive Obedience, the Act of Toleration, &c. The 2d Edition. Written by Sir Humphrey Mackworth, and formerly publish'd under the Title of The Principles of a Member of the Black List. Whereof some few Books are still remaining in the Hands of Mr. George Strahan at the Golden Ball near the Royal Exchange, Cornhill. (Daily Courant 27 Dec 1703)
Strahan, William. Married March 20, 1781, Mr. William Strahan, jun., eldest son of Mr. William Strahan, member for Wotton-Basset, Wilts., and printer to his Majesty (LM May 1781, 247)
Straub, Paul. Paul Straub, bookseller, in Tower-street, next door to the London Tower, near the Seven Dials, has the following books to sell; and a catalogue of other new and curious French books may likewise be had by him ... (GDaily Advertiser 2 Jul 1756)
Street, George. Whereas Charles Say, apprentice to Mr. George Street, stationer, of Gracechurch-street, did on Monday last [1 Nov] absent himself from his master's service ... (Daily Advertiser 4 Nov 1779)
Street, George. Married Sept. 10, 1778, Mr. George Street, stationer, of Gracechurch-street, to Miss Power, of Crutched-friars (LEP 9-11 Sep 1778)
Street, W. Died in Adelphi-terrace, Mrs. Street, wife of W.Street, Esq., one of the proprietors of the Courier newspaper (Monthly Mag. Aug 1814, 83)
Stroke, John Jacob. John Jacobstroke, late of Fetter-lane, in the Parish of St. Dunstan in the West, printer, in His Majesty's Prison of the Fleet, to take benefit of the act for relief of insolvent debtors (London Gazette 31 May 1766). John Jacob Stroke (London Gazette 3 Jun 1766)
Strongitharm, John. Married on Wednesday [18 Jun], Mr. John Strongitharm, engraver, of Pall Mall, to Miss Elizabeth Newson, daughter of the late Captain Newson, of his Majesty's Royal Navy (Times 25 Jun 1788)
Strupar, George Worral. Printer of Red Lion Street, Clerkenwell. Son Thomas, later Jamaican printer, apprenticed to him on 8 June 1773 (Cave, p. 189, n.15)
Strupar, Thomas. Son of George Worral Strupar, printer of Red Lion Street, Clerkenwell, to whom he was apprenticed on 8 Jun 1773, later Jamaican printer (Cave, p. 189, n.15)
Stuart, Daniel. Verdict of £100 given against Daniel Stuart at Guildhall on July 2, 1796 (Times 4 Jul 1796 - not 3 Jul as in Timperley). Married July 5, 1813, Daniel Stuart, Esq. proprietor of the Courier newspaper, of Kilburn-house, to Miss Schalch, only daughter of the late Major Schalch, of the Royal Artillery (Gent. Mag. Jul 1813, 87)
Stuart, Daniel. Partnership between Daniel Stuart and John Fuller, as proprietors of the Morning Post and Gazetteer was dissolved Aug. 29, 1798. All debts to be discharged by Daniel Stuart, sole proprietor, at the Morning Post office, No. 335, Strand (London Gazette 1 Sep 1798)
Stuart, Jane. Wanted by a bookseller, an apprentice of respectable connections, with whom a premium will be required. Letters (post paid) directed to A.B. at Stuart's Circulating Library, No. 59, Prince's-street, Leicester-square, will be attended to (Courier 26 Dec 1803)
Stuart, William. William Stuart, late of Paternoster-row, London, bookseller, to surrender May 26, Jun 13, 23 at Guildhall (London Gazette 12 May 1778). Bankruptcy enlarged to Aug. 11, 1778 (London Gazette 20 Jun 1778). Dividend declared for March 10, 1780 (London Gazette 29 Jan 1780). Dividend to be made March 25 (by adjournment from the 20th inst) (London Gazette 11 Mar 1780). Dividend declared for May 4, 1781 (London Gazette 9 Apr 1781). Dividend declared for Jan. 17, 1784 (London Gazette 15 Nov 1783)
Stubbs, George Townley. George Townley Stubbs, Newport Street, Middlesex, printseller, to surrender 4 of May at 5, 11 May at 10, 7 June at 11 at Guldhall (London Gazette 26 Apr 1785). Bankrupt (Gent. Mag. Oct 1785)
Sturmy, George Hamnet. Married Dec. 25, 1790, at Islington, Mr. G.H.Sturmey, of Leadenhall-street, stationer, to Mrs. Anderson, of Aldersgate-street (Gent. Mag. Dec 1790, 1146). George Hamnett Sturmy, Leadenhall Street, stationer, to surrender Aug. 3, 13 and Sept. 10 at Guildhall (London Gazette 23 Jul 1793). Dividend declared for June 18, 1796 (London Gazette 24 May 1796). Died on the 22d inst., Mrs. Sturmy, of Grove Lane, Camberwell, widow of Mr. George Hamnett Sturmy, in her 85th year (Examiner 25 Jan 1845)
Styles, John Stackhouse. On Saturday evening [2 Jan] died at Islington, Mr. John Stackhouse Styles, a stationer, in Kings-street, Cheapside (Daily Advertiser 5 Jan 1762)
Styles, Joseph. All persons indebted to the estate of Caesar Ward, of the City of York, bookseller and printer, against whom a commission of bankrupt hath been awarded and issued forth, are hereby required to pay their respective debts to Mr. Joseph Styles, of King-street, near Guildhall, London, stationer, or Mr Richard Farmer, of the City of York, upholsterer, two of the assignees of the said bankrupt's estate, or they will be sued for the same London Gazette 17 Sep 1745. Source: Berch.
Sullivan, L. This day is publish'd (price 3s) A view of the new bridge at Walton, with the country adjacent. Engrav'd by L.Sullivan. Sold by L.Sullivan, at the Indian Queen, Cranbourn Alley (Daily Advertiser 23 Jul 1752)
Summers, James. Whereas James Summers, apprentice of Mr. John Basire, of Clerkenwell, copper-plate-printer, absented himself on Monday last [26 Jul] from his master's service ... (Daily Advertiser 28 Jul 1779).
Sumpter, Edward. To be sold by Auction by E.Sumpter at No. 4, Ivy-lane, near Paternoster-row on Wednesday next at eleven [4 Jan] all the genuine stock in trade of a bookseller retiring from business, comprising Quarto Bibles ... and sundry other bookbinders tools ... (Daily Advertiser 2 Jan 1786). Died on Wednesday [21 Nov], Mr. Edward Sumpter, auctioneer, in Stonecutter-street, Fleet-market (Universal Daily Register 24 Nov 1787)
Sumpter, John. To compell John Sumpter, late of Magpie Alley, Fetter-lane, Parish of St. Andrew Holborn, bookbinder, now a prisoner in New Gaol, Southwark, to make a schedule of estate and effects as insolvent debtor. Dated 11 of Sept. Peter King (London Gazette 12 Sep 1761)
Surry Library. No. 2, Surry-side of Westminster Bridge (Daily Advertiser 6 Nov 1787)
Swan, James. Died Jan. 17, 1818, in Fleet-street, Mr. James Swan, jun., printer, much beloved as a son, husband, father and friend ... (Gent. Mag. Jan 1818, 92)
Swan, John. Early this morning [12 Jan] as Mr. John Swan, bookseller, opposite Norfolk-street, Strand, was going home, he fell into a vault, near the waterside, which had been carelessly left open; which accident he had one leg broke in two places, and was with difficulty taken up almost suffocated (LC 10-12 Jan 1775). This morning [17 Jan] died Mr. John Swan, bookseller, in the Strand (LC 14-17 Jan 1775).
Swan, Robert. Robert Swan, late of the Strand, in the Parish of St. Martin in the Fields, Middlesex, printer, in his Majesty's Prison in the Fleet to take benefit of act for relief of insolvent debtors (London Gazette 12 Aug 1755)
Swan, Samuel. To be auctioned by Mr. Winstanley, March 19 and 20, 1792, stock in trade of Samuel Swan, stationer, on the premises, No. 5, Charles-street, Soho (Times 19 Mar 1792)
Symonds, Henry Delahoy. This day is published ... The life of Lord Montague, an Irish nobelman ... by an officer ... Printed by J.Scott, bookseller, at his Circulating Library, King-street, Westminster and H.D.Symonds, Paternoster-row (Times 2 May 1791). Died at Islington, 75, Mr. H.D.Symonds, many years an active and considerable bookseller in Paternoster-row; having a few years since retired in favour of Messrs. Sherwood, Neely and Jones. In the commencement of the crusade against the French Revolution, he suffered four years imprisonment in Newgate, and paid a heavy fine for vending some political pamphlets (Monthly Mag. Jul 1816, 563)
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