The Book Trade in Northumberland and Durham to 1860 : A Biographical Dictionary

Thorne's Students' Bookshop for History of the Book Trade in the North, Newcastle upon Tyne, first edition, 1975. Cloth, 8vo,. xviii, 116 pp. From the Introduction: "Firstly [this work] is intended to be an aid in the identification and placing in their context of books produced or sold in the NorthEast of England by bringing together all that is known of the region's printers and booksellers. Secondly it is a contribution to the economic history of the booktrade showing its growth in the North-East, and (where information is available) attempting to indicate the scale and nature of each business. All the information given is backed by references to sources...The area covered by the Dictionary is that of the two counties of Northumberland and Durham. Included are the names of principals in the booktrade within this area - i.e. the names of apprentices and journeymen are excluded unless they subsequently became principals. The earliest tradesman mentioned is W. Corbett, Bookseller, Stationer and Bookbinder of Newcastle, who died in 1626. The latest names are those of tradesmen who entered business in 1859-60. No systematic attempt has been made to trace careers subsequent to 1860. All trades associated with the production and distribution of books and other printed matter are included with the single exception of papermakers (unless they practised other booktrades as well). The trades distinguished include - Printers, Engravers, Lithographers, Booksellers, Stationers, Publishers, Mapsellers, Print-sellers, Musicsellers, Bookbinders, Newsagents, and owners of circulating libraries. Other trades such as Druggists, Watchmakers, etc. are included if practised by a member of the booktrade. Very Good in Very Good dustwrapper.