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
editMearne 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.