The Records Of The Worshipful Company Of Stationers (1883) - Paperback

by Charles Robert Rivington (Author)

The Records of the Worshipful Company of Stationers is a historical book written by Charles Robert Rivington and first published in 1883. The book is a collection of documents and records related to the Worshipful Company of Stationers, a guild of printers, booksellers, and publishers in London. The records date back to the 16th century and provide insight into the history of the book trade in England, including the regulation of printing, censorship, and the licensing of books. The book includes transcriptions of various documents such as charters, ordinances, court minutes, and membership lists. It also includes biographical information about notable members of the Company, such as William Caxton and John Stow. The Records of the Worshipful Company of Stationers is an important resource for scholars and historians interested in the history of the book trade and the development of printing and publishing in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.