James Fletcher junior (17311798; fl. 17561796)

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Occupations

  • Bookseller
  • Publisher

James Fletcher junior, bookseller and publisher, 1756–1772; in Paternoster Row; in St. Paul's Churchyard; 72 St Paul's Churchyard. Traded as J. Fletcher and Co., 1764–1768. Son of James Fletcher, senior. In partnership with his father, as well as with John and James Rivington.

A Dictionary of the Printers and Booksellers who were at work in England, Scotland and Ireland from 1726 to 1775, by Henry Plomer et al. (1932)

FLETCHER (JAMES), junior, bookseller in Oxford, The Turl, 1756–96. Son of James Fletcher, senior. Became "privilegiatus bookseller" on February 13th, 1756/7. [Foster's Alumni.] For some years in partnership with James Rivington, of St. Paul's Churchyard. In partnership with his father. Died May 20th, 1798, aged 67. [Timperley, 1842, pp. 798–9.] A book by Wesley is advertised as printed by William Pine, Bristol, and sold by Fletcher & COmp., St. Paul's Churchyard. [Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser, July 3rd, 1765.]