SELLERS, William ‹ LBT 07529 ›
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Floruit: 1589–1607
floruit (A) 1589 - 1607 ; Male
Introduction
William Sellers was a bookbinder and member of the Stationers' Company in London. He was bound as an apprentice to James Gonneld in 1582 and gained his freedom in 1589. Sellers subsequently took on at least three apprentices in the bindery trade between 1593 and 1607, establishing himself as an experienced craftsman in the London book trade.
Livery Companies
| Company | Source |
|---|---|
| Stationers' Company |
Was Apprentice to Master(s): (1)
| Name | Premium | Paid By | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| GONNELD, James ( - 1594) ‹ LBT 07519 › |
Had Apprentice(s): (3)
| Name | Premium | Paid By | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| READE, Joseph ‹ LBT 08390 › | |||
| STOKES, Robert ‹ LBT 08391 › | |||
| WRIGHT, Barthue ‹ LBT 10777 › |
Events (5)
| Date | Event type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 1582 | Bound | to James Gonneld (LBT/07519) |
| 26 Jun 1589 | Freed - Servitude | |
| 25 Mar 1593 | Appr - Binding | Robert Stokes (LBT/08391) |
| 24 Jun 1593 | Appr - Binding | Joseph Reade (LBT/08390) |
| 2 Nov 1607 | Appr - Binding | Barthue Wright (LBT/10777) |
Sources and References
| Original Sources | Comments |
|---|---|
| St.Co. Archive - Binding and Freedom records - extracted by Prof. J.A. Lavin |