William Palmer, Master Engraver, 1735-1812
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- Author(s) Griffin, Eric
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1999
- Pages 2nd ed; 171pp; illus
- Publisher The author
- Place Published Staines
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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First published 198-. Includes a 'Short history of William Palmer' but mostly comprises transcriptions extracted from Palmer's 'account book' [which seems to be a daybook]. The accounts show monies received for engraving work undertaken for: Henry Nock, gunmaker, for years1790-94; Durs Egg, gunmaker, 1790-94; John Manton, gunmaker, 1790-94; Wattell Clark, gunmaker, 1790-94; Joseph Manton, gunmaker, 1792-94; William Jover, gunmaker, 1790-93; Robert Wogdon, 1792-94; Richard Williams and Lowe & Son, 1791-4. Also transcribes 'Petty cash', c1797-99. There are also extensive illustrations of rubbings [pp110-68]