Author: LEMOINE (Henry)
Title: Engraving of Henry Lemoine, The Eccentric Bookseller & Author. Engraved by R. Cooper. [Lemoine is represented here in a low-crowned hat, a long coat, knee-breeches, carrying a sack thrown over his shoulder].
Description: Published by J. Robins & Co. Albion Press, London, June 1, 1821. 255 x 170mm (plate size 205 x 135mm), slightly spotted. Henry Lemoine was a well-known character in the book trade. He translated from the German and other Continental languages and wrote occasional verses. He was for some years a bookseller in Bishopsgate Churchyard, in the City of London. Bigmore & Wyman I, p.432.

Keywords: BOOKSELLERS PRINTING HISTORY TYPOGRAPHY