Ann Mearne
Ann Mearne (sometimes spelled Mearn) was a bookseller who operated in Little Britain, London, from 1682 to 1693. She was part of an influential family of publishers and bookbinders.
Ann Mearne | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Bookseller |
| Years active | 1682-1693 |
Life and career[edit]
Mearne ran her print shop in London from 1682–1693. She is thought to be the widow of Samuel Mearne and to have carried on his business after his death.[1] She presented gifts to the stationers' company in his name, and continued to authorize high-level transactions on behalf of their shop.[2]
Her son, Charles Mearne, was a bookseller, publisher, and probably a bookbinder who worked in Little Britain and the King's Arms.[3] Her son and husband were part of a group referred to as the Queens' Binder for their high-caliber work.
References[edit]
- ^ "MEARNE, Anne". British Book Trade Index. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ^ Timperley, Charles H. (1839). A dictionary of printers and printing: with the progress of literature; ancient and modern. London: H. Johnson.
- ^ Plomer, Henry R. (1922). A dictionary of the printers and booksellers who were at work in England, Scotland and Ireland from 1668 to 1725. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
See also[edit]
- Hansen, Kelly. "5 Women Printers and Booksellers of the 17th Century". Scripta Manent, Special Collections & Rare Books University of Missouri Libraries. Retrieved 21 March 2014.