Nichols family correspondence, 1769-1873.

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Nichols family correspondence, 1769-1873.

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The Nichols family correspondence consists primarily of business letters received by John Nichols, John Bowyer Nichols, and John Gough Nichols. Many of the letters are from authors whose work appeared in the popular and influential Gentleman's Magazine. Subjects include articles submitted for the magazine; letters to the editor and corrections of previous articles; business arrangements; and subscription and advertising negotiations. Many correspondents also discuss antiquarian and historical topics, including archaeological finds and numismatics, often in the context of proposing articles for Gentleman's Magazine or longer works for publication by Nichols & Co. Major correspondents include John Yonge Akerman, Thomas Blore, William Bray, Sir Egerton Brydges, Sir Henry Ellis, Maria Cantwell, Sir Richard Colt Hoare, Joseph Palmer, and Sir Charles George Young. There is also a small amount of personal and family correspondence among the printers themselves and with other members of the Nichols family.

6.67 linear feet (19 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8018259

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Akerman, John Yonge, 1806-1873

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1836-1860 Secretary of the Numismatic Society of London; 1848-1853 Joint Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries; 1853-1860 Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries. Epithet: numismatist and antiquary British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001394.0x000060 ...

Burney, Charles Parr, 1785-1864

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Charles Parr Burney, English schoolmaster and clergyman. From the description of Charles Parr Burney manuscript material : 1 item, 1823 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 682323732 Charles Parr Burney, English schoolmaster and clergyman. He is the grandson of Charles Burney, the musician and author; the son of Charles Burney, D.D., the scholmaster and book collector; and the nephew of Frances Burney, Madam d'Arblay, the writer. From the guide to the C...

Palmer, Joseph, 1756-1815

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Young, Charles George, Sir, 1795-1869

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Taylor, John, 1757-1832

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English miscellaneous writer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Golden Square [London], to J.B. Nicholls [sic], 1826 Sept. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270574766 ...

Blore, Thomas, 1764-1818

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Nichols family.

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John Nichols (1745-1826), English master printer, editor, author, and antiquarian, inherited his printing business from his partner William Bowyer. Nichols printed for learned societies and published many county histories. Nichols purchased a share in the popular Gentleman's Magazine in 1778; he and his descendants edited and printed the monthly until 1856. He also produced collections of anecdotes, a biography of Hogarth, and literary editions. In 1810 he became a Fellow of the Soc...

Nichols, J. B. (John Bowyer), 1779-1863

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John Bowyer Nichols was born in London, 1779, and went on to be schooled at St Paul's School, London. In 1796 he entered his father's printing office and began part editorship of The Gentleman's Magazine , of which, by 1837, he was sole proprietor. For a short time he was printer to the Corporation of the City of London. In 1850 he became Master of the Stationer's Company. He published many county histories as well as significant works such as The Literary History of the Eighteenth Century . He ...

Hutchinson, William, 1732-1814

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Ellis, Henry, 1777-1869

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English librarian. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Octave Delepierre, 1845 May 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614089 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "British Museum", to Robert Balmanno, 1827 Apr. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614079 From the description of Autograph letter signed : "British Museuam", to G.P.R. James, 1849 Apr. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614096 From the description of...

Nichols, John Gough, 1806-1873

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English printer and antiquary. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Johnwood Park, Dorking, to George Omerod, 1870 Sept. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270610437 English printer and antiquarian. From the description of Scrapbook, [18--]. (Bucks County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 70959082 ...

Brydges, Egerton, Sir, 1762-1837

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Samuel Egerton Brydges was an editor of early English literature and a genealogist. From the description of Papers, 1679-1837 (inclusive), 1789-1837 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122335955 From the description of Letters and other papers, 1782-1837. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122575058 From the guide to the Papers, 1679-1837 (inclusive), 1789-1837 (bulk)., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Bry...

Nichols & Co. (London, England)

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Rosser, W. H. (William Henry)

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Hoare, Richard Colt, Sir, 1758-1838

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English antiquary. From the description of Autograph letter in third person : to George Baker, Monday. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269606206 Historian of Wiltshire. From the description of Autograph letter signed with initials : [n.p.], to an unidentified correspondent [editor of the "Gentleman's Magazine"?], [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270474493 Epithet: landowner and antiquary Title: 2nd Baronet Britis...

Nichols, John, 1745-1826

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John Nichols (1745-1826) apprenticed as a printer in London with William Bowyer, and then entered into a partnership with Bowyer from 1767 until Bowyer's death in 1777. He served as printer, editor, and part-owner of the Gentleman's Magazine from 1778 until his death, and was a prolific editor and author of scholarly works. From the guide to the Papers, 1777-1822., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) John Nichols (1745-1826) was one of the most pr...

Bray, William, 1736-1832

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Hackett, Maria, 1783-1874

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Epithet: of Add MS 37967 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001094.0x0002b5 Maria Hackett, English philanthropist and writer. She devoted her life to bettering the living and educational conditions of boy choristers. Hackett's Correspondence and Evidences Respecting the Ancient Collegiate School Attached to St Paul's Cathedral was printed by J. B. Nichols from 1811-1832. From the description of Maria H...

Fisher, Thomas, 1781?-1836

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