Lackington, James, 1746-1815

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James Lackington opened his first bookstall in London in 1773 and issued his first catalog in 1779. The firm later was known as Lackington, Allan & Co. and occupied a large premises, "The Temple of the Muses," in Finsbury Square, London. According to his published "Confessions" (1804), he made the business wholly over to his cousin, George Lackington, in 1798.

From the description of Letter: [London], 1800 May. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122592400

Epithet: Bookseller; of Stowe MS 755

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001191.0x0000ed

Relation Name
correspondedWith Lackington, George, 1768-1844 person
associatedWith Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872, person
associatedWith Temple, John. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
England--London
Paris, France
Strawberry Hill, Twickenham
Dorset, England
Subject
Booksellers and bookselling
Occupation
Activity

Person

Birth 1746-08-31

Death 1815-11-22

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Undetermined

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