Publications of Thomas Taylor

Note: The following printer, bookseller, or publisher lists are works in progress. They are generated from title page imprints and may reproduce false and misleading attributions or contain errors.

What does "printed by" mean? How to read the roles ascribed to people in the imprints.

In terms of the book trades, the lists below are sorted into up to four groups where: the person is designated in the imprint as having a single role:

  1. "printed by x"; or
  2. "sold by x"; or
  3. "printed for x" or "published by x";

or as having the seller and printer roles in combination, or an absence of the printer's name following "London: printed:" or "London: printed,":

  1. "printed and sold by x"; or "printed for and sold by x"; or "printed by and for x"; or "printed: and sold by x"; or "printed, and sold by x";  and so on.

On this last point, trade publishers may seem to have "printed" or "published" the work, though they did not own the copyright. The lists below reflect only the information on the imprint, except where ESTC provides extra information.

Printers (owners of the type and printing presses, and possibly owners of the copyright) may be identified by the words printed by, but printed by does not universally designate a person who is a printer by trade. Booksellers may be identified by the words sold by. Booksellers may also be identified by the words printed for, but nothing should be concluded in this regard without further evidence, especially since "printed for" could signify that the named person was a distributor (or what we might call a wholesaler) rather than a copyright holder. Copyright owners may also be identified by the words printed for. Trade publishers, who distributed books and pamphlets but did not own the copyright or employ a printer—and were not printers themselves—might be identified by the words printed and sold by. Furthermore, works from this period often display false imprints, whether to evade copyright restrictions, to conceal the name of the copyright holders, or to dupe unwitting customers. Ultimately, one must proceed with caution in using the following lists: designations in the imprints may not reliably reflect the actual trades or roles of the people named, and the formulas used in imprints do not consistently mean the same thing.

David Foxon discussed the "meaning of the imprint" in his Lyell Lecture delivered at Oxford in March 1976, with particular attention to "publishers" in the eighteenth-century context:

The fullest form of an imprint is one which names three people, or groups of people:
     London: printed by X (the printer), for Y (the bookseller who owned the copyright), and sold by Z.
In the eighteenth century the printer's name is rarely given, at least in works printed in London, and the form is more commonly:
     London: printed for Y, and sold by Z.
Very often in this period, and particularly for pamphlets, it is further abbreviated to:
     London: printed and sold by Z.
It is this last form which is my present concern. Z is usually what the eighteenth century called 'a publisher', or one who distributes books and pamphlets without having any other responsibility—he does not own the copyright or employ a printer, or even know the author.

He cautions, "The only way to avoid being misled is to regard any imprint which says a book is printed for a publisher as meaning it is sold by him" (5).

D. F. McKenzie coined the term "trade publisher" for these publishers in his Sandars Lectures, also in 1976, on the grounds that their principal role was to publish on behalf of other members of the book trade (Treadwell 100).

Michael Treadwell cautions that "In this period the imprint 'London: Printed and sold by A.B.' normally means 'Printed at London, and sold by A.B.' and must not be taken to mean that A.B. is a printer in the absence of other evidence." Further, "The imprint 'published by' occurs only rarely in Wing and is almost always associated with the name of a trade publisher" (104). While there are exceptions to the rule, it is "certain," he explains, "that anyone who made a speciality of distributing works for others will show a far higher proportion than normal of imprints in one of the 'sold by' forms" (116), which appear in the imprint as "sold by," "printed and sold by," or "published by" (104). Treadwell gives Walter Kettilby as an example of "a fairly typical copyright-owning bookseller" (106)—his role is almost always designated by the phrase "printed for" on imprints.

A final caution: publisher is a word that should be used with some deliberation. Samuel Johnson defines it simply as "One who puts out a book into the world," but "published by" rarely appears on the imprint until later in the eighteenth century, and then primarily associated with newspapers and pamphlets. Treadwell observes that John Dunton names only five publishers among the 200 binders and booksellers in his autobiographical Life and Errors (1705) wherein he undertakes "to draw the Character of the most Eminent [Stationers] in the Three Kingdoms" (100). Treadwell also remarks, however, that "in law, anyone who offered a work for sale 'published' it. In this sense every work had one or more 'publishers', and every bookseller, mercury, and hawker was a 'publisher'" (114).

See:

  • Terry Belanger, "From Bookseller to Publisher: Changes in the London Book Trade, 1750–1850," in Book Selling and Book Buying. Aspects of the Nineteenth-Century British and North American Book Trade, ed. Richard G. Landon (Chicago: American Library Association, 1978).
  • Bricker, Andrew Benjamin. "Who was 'A. Moore'? The Attribution of Eighteenth-Century Publications with False and Misleading Imprints," in The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America 110.2 (2016).
  • John Dunton, The Life and Errors of John Dunton (London: Printed for S. Malthus, 1705).
  • John Feather, "The Commerce of Letters: The Study of the Eighteenth-Century Book Trade," Eighteenth-Century Studies 17 (1984).
  • David Foxon, Pope and the Early Eighteenth-Century Book Trade, ed. James McLaverty (Oxford University Press, 1991).
  • Samuel Johnson, Dictionary of the English Language, (printed for J. and P. Knapton; T. and T. Longman; C. Hitch and L. Hawes; A. Millar; and R. and J. Dodsley, 1755).
  • D.F. McKenzie, The London Book Trade in the Later Seventeenth Century (Sandars lectures in bibliography, 1977).
  • Michael Treadwell, "London Trade Publishers 1675–1750," The Library sixth series, vol. 4, no. 2 (1982).

Sold by Thomas Taylor

  • Hanbury Williams, Sir Charles. A dialogue between G--s E---e and B--b D---n. London: sold by T. Taylor at the Rose in Exeter Exchange, or at his House in Burleigh-Street in the Strand, [1741]. ESTC No. T145291. Grub Street ID 192034.
  • Hanbury Williams, Sir Charles. A dialogue between Gs E-e and Bb D-n. London: sold by T. Taylor at the Rose in Exeter Exchange, or at his House in Burleigh-Street in the Strand, [1741]. ESTC No. N17780. Grub Street ID 7244.
  • Fiévée, J. A journey from London, to France and Holland: or, The traveller's useful vade mecum. ... Wherein is contain'd the following particulars, viz. [I.] Each day's observations, in travelling from London to Paris, through French Flanders. [II.] And from thence to Reims. [III.] The manner of examination mention'd, for obtaining a diploma in physick, at that University. [IV.] A copy of the diploma itself. [V.] A comparison between the city of Paris and London. [VI.] Some account of Paris, the inhabitants, and the buildings thereof. [VII.] A description of the two famous hospitals there, viz the Hôtel Dieu, and La Charity. [VIII.] An account of Versailles, and its gardens, &c. [IX.] An account of a course of midwifry, &c. at Paris. X. An account of the French money, to a hundred million of livies, with a copper plate of its impression on each side, and a table reducing it into English money. XI. The grounds of the French language, &c. XII. A short, historical, geographical account of the nation an. London: printed for E. Duncomb, in Duck-Lane, Little Britain; and are sold by T. Taylor, at the Meuse Back Gate, near St. Martin's Lane; E. Cook, at the Royal Exchange; C. Baynbridge, bookbinder, over-against Serjeant's-Inn, in Chancery Lane, Fleet Street; and C. Pickman, in Ratcliff-Highway, near Princes' Square, 1742-[M.DCC.XLIII. [1743]]. ESTC No. N490813. Grub Street ID 359272.
  • A token of Christian love: or, The fourth gift of Theophilus Philanthropos, M.D. The second edition, greatly enlarg'd.. London: Printed for E. Duncome, in Duck-Lane, Little Britain; and are to be had of T. Taylor, at the Meuse Back Gate, near St. Martins's Lane; E. Cook, at the Royal Exchange; C. Baynbridge, bookbinder, in Faulcon Court, opposite St. Dunstan's Church, Fleet Street; and C. Pickman, in Ratcliff-Highway, near Prince's Square, 1742. ESTC No. T300006. Grub Street ID 405757.
  • A journey from London, to France and Holland: or, The traveller's useful Vade Mecum. ... The second edition. By R. Poole, Doctor of Physick. London: Printed for B. Duncome, in Duck-Lane, Little Britain; and are also sold by T. Taylor, at the Meuse Back Gate, near St. Martin's Lane; E. Cook, at the Royal Exchange; C. Baynbridge, bookbinder, over-against Serjeant's-Inn, in Chancery Lane, Fleet Street; and C. Pickman, in Ratcliff-Highway, near Prince's Square, 1744. ESTC No. T205263. Grub Street ID 405758.

Printed for Thomas Taylor

  • Creffield, Edward. A good wife a great blessing: or, the honour and happiness of the marriage state, in two sermons. Containing, An Account of the Marriage in Paradise. -Of the Apostles. Of the honourable and happy State of Matrimony. Marriage never condemned but by Hereticks. That forbidding to marry is one of the Doctrine of Devils. St. Paul's Opinion whether it is better for Virgins to marry or live single. Of forcing Virgins to marry. That Adam could not live happy even in Paradise without a Wife. Of the Duties of a Wife. The Advantages of a married Man above a Batchelor. The Benefits of a prudent Wife. Women not to be accounted a necessary Evil, but a great Blessing. How a good Wife ought to be treated. How Men ought to love their Wives. Of hindering Wives from Money. Of Marriages between People of different Religions. London: printed for T. Taylor, at the Rose in Exeter-Exchange, in the Strand, [1717?]. ESTC No. N1515. Grub Street ID 4884.
  • Johnston, Andrew. Notitia Anglicana. Shewing, I. The atchievements of all the English nobility complete ... II. Their several titles of honour, ... To which is added, by way of introduction, an essay, on the nature, rise, and intent of arms and armory. . London: printed for A. Johnston; J. Senex, T. Taylor; R. Gosling; W. Taylor; W. and J. Innys; J. Osborn; and J. Smith, 1724. ESTC No. N5834. Grub Street ID 41481.
  • Philomathes et Philalethes. A choice drop of seraphick love tender'd to the immortal soul. The third edition, with large additions.. London: printed for A. Ward, at the King's-Arms in Little-Britnin; D. Farmer, at the Bible in Pater-Noster-Row; T. Taylor, at the Meuse Gate; and E. Cook at the Royal-Exchange; and sold at the Printing-Office in Black and White Court in the Old Baily, M.DCC.XXXIV. [1734]. ESTC No. T129742. Grub Street ID 179148.
  • An inventory of the goods and chattels of P---r W----s, Esq; From the Threshold to the Study inclusive. London: printed for T. Taylor at the Rose in Exeter-Exchange, [1741]. ESTC No. T60969. Grub Street ID 286734.
  • Britannia: or the contrast between Robert W- and William P-. A pastoral dialogue, by way of allegory. London: printed for T. Taylor, at the Rose in Exeter-Exchange in the Strand, [1741]. ESTC No. T125560. Grub Street ID 175694.
  • Officer present at the expedition to Carthagena.. The conduct of admiral vernon examin'd and vindicated: To which is added, two exact lists, 1. Of the officers kill'd or dead, in that unfortunate undertaking. 2. Of the military promotions that have happen'd thro' those deaths, each regiment being distingushed [sic] by itself. By an officer present at the expedition to Carthagena. London: Printed for T. Taylor at the Rose in Exeter-Exchange, 1741. ESTC No. N26651. Grub Street ID 16019.
  • Jones, Lewis. Io! Triumphe! A poem upon Admiral Vernon. By an Undergraduate of Jesus-College, Oxon. London: Printed for T. Taylor, at the Rose, in Exeter Exchange, 1741. ESTC No. T4597. Grub Street ID 274172.
  • The history of Martin. Being a proper sequel to The tale of a tub. With a digression concerning the nature, usefulness, and necessity of wars and quarrels. By the Rev. D-n S-t. To which is added, a dialogue between A- Pe, Esq; and Mr. C-s C-Ffe, poets, in St. James's Park. London: printed for T. Taylor, at the Rose, in Exeter-Exchange, MDCCXLII. [1742]. ESTC No. N17701. Grub Street ID 7170.
  • An historical and genealogical account of baronets, from their first institution. In two volumes. Containing their descent, the remarkable actions and employments of them and their ancestors: as also their marriages, issue, &c. with their coats of arms and crests engrav'd and blazon'd. ... By Arthur Collins. London: printed for T. Taylor, at the Rose in Exeter Exchange, in the Strand, MDCCXLII. [1742]. ESTC No. T505014. Grub Street ID 370468.
  • Michaelmas term, or the battle of the loggerheads. Address'd to all the Learned Members of Rufus-Hall, and the Inns of C-t. A Ballad to the Tune of Dear Catholic Brother. Publish'd from a MS. found amongst the Papers of a noble L-d lately deceas'd. London: printed for T. Taylor at the Rose in Burleigh Street, near Exeter Exchange in the Strand, [1742]. ESTC No. T39332. Grub Street ID 268606.
  • Poney, Dick. An epistle from Dick Poney, Esq; Grand-Master of the Right Black-Guard Society of Scald-Miserable-Masons, from his house in Dirty-Lane, Westminster, to Nick P----n, Esq; Grand-Master of the Right Scoundrel Gaxetteer Legion, at his Chambers in Newgate. London: printed for T. Taylor, near Exeter-Change, [1742]. ESTC No. T106772. Grub Street ID 159866.
  • Memoirs of the life and family of the most illustrious James late Duke of Hamilton. Wherein besides many other curious particulars, is inserted a copy of the letter sent by his Grace, to his son the Marquis of Clidsdale, in Scotland, the night before he fought the duel wit the Lord Mohun. London: printed for T. Taylor, at the Rose in Exeter-Exchange, [1742]. ESTC No. T184038. Grub Street ID 220402.
  • The family physician; or, a safe and easy method of curing most diseases, incident to human bodies. Extracted from various authors, and confirmed by experience. London: printed for T. Taylor, Charing-Cross, [1750?]. ESTC No. N8543. Grub Street ID 53443.
  • Lambert, Edward. The art of confectionary. I. Shewing the various methods of preserving all sorts of fruits, dry and liquid. Oranges, lemons, citrons, golden-pippins, wardens, apricots green, almonds, goos-berries, cherries, currans, plumbs, rasberries, peaches, walnuts, nectarines, figs, grapes, &c. II. Flowers and herbs; as violets, angelica, orange-flowers, &c. Also how to make all sorts of biscakes, maspins, sugar-works, and candies. With the best methods of clarifying, and the different ways of boiling sugar. By the late ingenious Mr. Edw. Lambert, confectioner in Pall-Mall. London: Printed for T. Taylor, by the Meuse-gate, in Castle-street; and sold by W. Bickerton, in the Temple-exchange, near the Inner-temple-gate, Fleet-street, [1750?]. ESTC No. N67571. Grub Street ID 49131.

Printed by and for, or by/for and sold by Thomas Taylor

  • Wyatt, James. The life and surprizing adventures of James Wyatt, born near Exeter, in Devonshire, in the year 1707. Containing, I. His entering himself Trumpeter on board the Revenge Privateer, Capt. James Wimble, May 29, 1741. II. An Account of their Cruize; and of his being taken Prisoner by the Spaniards; with his wonderful Deliverance from Death. III. The Manner of his escaping from the Spaniards, with Capt. Robert Winter and five others. IV. How they were drove by contrary Winds on the Coast of Barbary; where they were taken Prisoners by the Moors, and the Hardships they endur'd among the Insidels. With the Manner of his Deliverance, and his Arrival safe in England after various Vicissitudes of Fortune. Written by himself. Adorn'd with copper plates. London: printed and sold by E. Duncomb, in Butcherhall-Lane; T. Taylor, at the Meuse Back-Gate; and E. Cook, at the Royal-Exchange, 1748. ESTC No. T108038. Grub Street ID 161004.