J. Lackington

Method Steel engraving
Artist Goldar after E.Maybry
Published Published Jan.y. 18. n1790
Dimensions Image 154 x 94 mm, Sheet 179 x 114 mm
Notes Inscription above sitter reads: Small profits do great things.
Inscription below title reads: Who a few Years since began Bookselling with five Pounds, now sells One Hundred Thousand Volumes Yearly.

James Lackington (Born in Wellington, Somerset 1746; died 1815 in Budleigh Salterton, Devon) was a bookseller who is credited with revolutionizing the British book trade.

O'Donoghue 2

Condition: Tipped to album page
Framing unmounted
Price £25.00
Stock ID 12828

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