Lackington, James, 1746-1815
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Britons,
Undetermined,
Biographical notes:
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
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Subjects:
- Booksellers and bookselling
Occupations:
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Places:
- England--London (as recorded)
- Paris, France (as recorded)
- Strawberry Hill, Twickenham (as recorded)
- Dorset, England (as recorded)
