Publications of Richard Smith

Note: The following printer, bookseller, or publisher lists are works in progress. They are generated from title page imprints and may reproduce false and misleading attributions or contain errors.

What does "printed by" mean? How to read the roles ascribed to people in the imprints.

In terms of the book trades, the lists below are sorted into up to four groups where: the person is designated in the imprint as having a single role:

  1. "printed by x"; or
  2. "sold by x"; or
  3. "printed for x" or "published by x";

or as having multiple roles in combination (which suggests a likelihood that the person is a trade publisher):

  1. "printed and sold by x"; "printed for and sold by x"; or "printed by and for x" and so on.

Printers (owners of the type and printing presses, and possibly owners of the copyright) may be identified by the words printed by, but printed by does not universally designate a person who is a printer by trade. Booksellers may be identified by the words sold by, but sold by encompasses a number of roles. Booksellers or individuals who owned the copyright are generally identified by the words printed for, but nothing should be concluded in this regard without further evidence, especially since "printed for" could signify that the named person was a distributor rather than a copyright holder. Trade publishers, who distributed books and pamphlets but did not own the copyright or employ a printer—and were not printers themselves—might be identified by the words printed and sold by. Furthermore, works from this period often display false imprints, whether to evade copyright restrictions, to conceal the name of the copyright holders, or to dupe unwitting customers. Ultimately, one must proceed with caution in using the following lists: designations in the imprints may not reliably reflect the actual trades or roles of the people named, and the formulas used in imprints do not consistently mean the same thing.

David Foxon discussed the "meaning of the imprint" in his Lyell Lecture delivered at Oxford in March 1976, with particular attention to "publishers" in the eighteenth-century context:

The fullest form of an imprint is one which names three people, or groups of people:
     London: printed by X (the printer), for Y (the bookseller who owned the copyright), and sold by Z.
In the eighteenth century the printer's name is rarely given, at least in works printed in London, and the form is more commonly:
     London: printed for Y, and sold by Z.
Very often in this period, and particularly for pamphlets, it is further abbreviated to:
     London: printed and sold by Z.
It is this last form which is my present concern. Z is usually what the eighteenth century called 'a publisher', or one who distributes books and pamphlets without having any other responsibility—he does not own the copyright or employ a printer, or even know the author.

D. F. McKenzie coined the term "trade publisher" for these publishers in his Sandars Lectures, also in 1976, on the grounds that their principal role was to publish on behalf of other members of the book trade (Treadwell 100).

Michael Treadwell cautions that "In this period the imprint 'London: Printed and sold by A.B.' normally means 'Printed at London, and sold by A.B.' and must not be taken to mean that A.B. is a printer in the absence of other evidence." Further, "The imprint 'published by' occurs only rarely in Wing and is almost always associated with the name of a trade publisher" (104). While there are exceptions to the rule, it is "certain," he explains, "that anyone who made a speciality of distributing works for others will show a far higher proportion than normal of imprints in one of the 'sold by' forms" (116), which appear in the imprint as "sold by," "printed and sold by," or "published by" (104). Treadwell gives Walter Kettilby as an example of "a fairly typical copyright-owning bookseller" (106)—his role is almost always designated by the phrase "printed for" on imprints.

A final caution: publisher is a word that should be used with some deliberation. Samuel Johnson defines it simply as "One who puts out a book into the world," but "published by" rarely appears on the imprint until later in the eighteenth century, and then primarily associated with newspapers and pamphlets. Treadwell observes that John Dunton names only five publishers among the 200 binders and booksellers in his autobiographical Life and Errors (1705) wherein he undertakes "to draw the Character of the most Eminent [Stationers] in the Three Kingdoms" (100). Treadwell also remarks, however, that "in law, anyone who offered a work for sale 'published' it. In this sense every work had one or more 'publishers', and every bookseller, mercury, and hawker was a 'publisher'" (114).

See:

  • Terry Belanger, "From Bookseller to Publisher: Changes in the London Book Trade, 1750–1850," in Book Selling and Book Buying. Aspects of the Nineteenth-Century British and North American Book Trade, ed. Richard G. Landon (Chicago: American Library Association, 1978).
  • Bricker, Andrew Benjamin. "Who was 'A. Moore'? The Attribution of Eighteenth-Century Publications with False and Misleading Imprints," in The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America 110.2 (2016).
  • John Dunton, The Life and Errors of John Dunton (London: Printed for S. Malthus, 1705).
  • John Feather, "The Commerce of Letters: The Study of the Eighteenth-Century Book Trade," Eighteenth-Century Studies 17 (1984).
  • David Foxon, Pope and the Early Eighteenth-Century Book Trade, ed. James McLaverty (Oxford University Press, 1991).
  • Samuel Johnson, Dictionary of the English Language, (printed for J. and P. Knapton; T. and T. Longman; C. Hitch and L. Hawes; A. Millar; and R. and J. Dodsley, 1755).
  • D.F. McKenzie, The London Book Trade in the Later Seventeenth Century (Sandars lectures in bibliography, 1977).
  • Michael Treadwell, "London Trade Publishers 1675–1750," The Library sixth series, vol. 4, no. 2 (1982).

Sold by Richard Smith

  • The shame and humiliation of the Quakers, in a remarkable judgment of [...]tuation, already begun upon some of [...]stinate ministers of their second days meeting. With a fair warning and kind admonition to the rest, who are sincere, and desire to escape the snare of deceit, to beware of them. 1. A brief account of the beginning and progress of the difference between George Keith and the other Quakers, and of their meeting at Turners-Hall, April 29, 1697. [London: sold by D. Brown, at the Black Swan and Bible without Temple-Bar and R. Smith, at the Angel without Linco[l]ns Inn-Gate, near the Fields, 1697?]. ESTC No. R222026. Grub Street ID 96084.

Printed for Richard Smith

  • Mistaken justice: or, innocence condemn'd, in the person of Francis Newland, lately executed at Tyburn, for the barbarous murther of Mr. Francis Thomas. Being a true account of the evidence against him, of the truth of his case, and of his behaviour, from the time of his sentence, till his execution; attested by divers credible persons. London: printed for Richard Smith, at the Angel near Lincolns-Inn Back-Gate, going into the fields, 1695. ESTC No. R221841. Grub Street ID 95929.
  • The history, and reasons, of the dependency of Ireland upon the imperial crown of the kingdom of England. Rectifying Mr. Molineux's state of the Case of Ireland's being bound by Acts of Parliament in England. London: printed for Dan. Brown at the Black Swan and Bible without Temple-Bar; and Ri. Smith at the Angel without Lincolns-Inn Gate near the Fields, 1698. ESTC No. R35293. Grub Street ID 117712.
  • Mackqueen, John. A divine and moral essay on the Christian pilgrim's conduct, with some glances on that of the secular. By John Macqueen M.A. late minister in Edinburgh, and sub-dean of Chapel Royal in the kingdom of Scotland. Now minister of Welton near Daventry in Northamptonshire. London: printed for Daniel Brown at the Swan and Bible without Temple-Bar, and Richard Smith at the Angel and Bible near the Maypole in the Strand, 1699. ESTC No. R22482. Grub Street ID 98297.
  • Jones, John. The mysteries of opium reveald, by Dr. John Jones, Chancellor of Landaff, a member of the College of Physicians in London: and formerly fellow of Jesus-College in Oxford. Who, I. Gives an account of the name, make, choice, effects, &c. of opium, II. Proves all former opinions of its operation to be meer chimera's. III. Demonstrates what its true cause is, by which he easily, and mechanically explains all (even its most mysterious) effects. IV. Shews its noxious principle, and how to separate it; thereby rendering it a safe, and noble panacea; whereof, V. He shews the palliative, and curative use. London: printed for Richard Smith at the Angel and Bible without Temple-Bar, 1700. ESTC No. R1624. Grub Street ID 64114.
  • Montaigne, Michel de. An abstract of the most curious and excellent thoughts in Seigneur de Montaigne's essays: very useful for improving the mind, and forming the manners of men. Done into English from the French original. London: printed for R. Smith, at the Angel and Bible without Temple-Barr, 1701. ESTC No. T109475. Grub Street ID 162240.
  • A paraphrase and annotations upon all St. Paul's Epistles. Done by several eminent men at Oxford, corrected and improv'd by the late Right Reverend and learned Bishop Fell. London: printed for R. Smith at the Angel and Bible without Temple-Bar, 1702. ESTC No. T125357. Grub Street ID 175502.
  • Bridgeman, Orlando. Sir Orl. Bridgman's Conveyances: being select precedents of deeds and instruments concerning the most considerable estates in England. Drawn and approved By that Honourable Person in the time of his practice. The second volume carefully corrected. To which is added, a large table, and every particular Covenant noted in the Margin to which it refers. London: printed by the assigns of Richard and Edward Atkins: for Richard Smith, at the Angel and Bible without Temple-Bar, MDCCII. [1702]. ESTC No. T112634. Grub Street ID 164601.
  • Sandoval, Prudencio de. The history of Charles the Vth Emperor and King of Spain, the Great Hero of the House of Austria: containing The most Remarkable Occurrences that happen'd in the World for the space of 56 Years, all Nations being in a greater or less measure engag'd in the Contests and Confusions of those Times; and giving an Account I. How the House of Austria first came to the Crown of Spain, and whence the present Contests between the Emperor and King of France had their original. II. Of the Rebellion of the Commons of Spain, and the true Causes and Success of it. III. Of the Wars with France, and taking that King Prisoner. IV. Of the Sacking of Rome. V. Of the Reformation, and Wars which ensu'd on that account. VI. Of the Revolutions and Troubles in Denmark and Sweden, on account of Religion. VII. Of the Affairs of England, and Marriage of King Philip and Mary Queen of England. VIII. Of the Wars with the Turks. IX. Of the taking of Tunis, and other Places on the Coast of Africk, with the unfortunat. London: printed for R. Smith at the Angel and Bible without Temple-Bar, MDCCIII. [1703]. ESTC No. T153443. Grub Street ID 197800.
  • Santa Croce, Antonio. Secretaria di Apollo: or, letters from Apollo, historical and political; directed to the most eminent princes, States-Men and Politicians in the World, as well Antient as Modern. With curious remarks on the classic authors, and other Greek and Latin Historians. By the famous Trajano Boccalini. Now first made English from the original Italian. In two volumes. London: printed for R. Smith, at the Angel and Bible without Temple-Bar, 1704. ESTC No. T110883. Grub Street ID 163365.
  • Dodwell, Henry. Occasional communion fundamentally destructive of the discipline of the primitive catholick church, and contrary to the doctrine of the latest scriptures, concerning church-communion. By Henry Dodwell, M.A. London: printed for S. Keble, at the Turk's Head in Fleetstreet, and R. Smith, at the Angel and Bible without Temple-Bar, 1705. ESTC No. T41888. Grub Street ID 270689.
  • Smyth, George, of North Nibley, Gloucestershire. The vanity of conquests, and universal monarchy: being a succinct account of all the great conquerors and heroes both of ancient and modern ages. Deduc'd from Nimrod to Lewis XIV. of France. Containing I. Their Virtues and Vices. II. The Rise and Fall of the Empires, founded by them. III. Reflections upon their several Characters. IV. The Exorbitant Pretensions of the French King, and the Necessity the World lies under, to put a stop to his Ambition. Dedicated to His Grace The Duke of Marlborough, By George Smith, Esquire. London: printed for R. Smith, at the Angel and Bible without Temple-Bar, 1705. ESTC No. N46821. Grub Street ID 31620.
  • Nicholson, Henry. A conference between the soul and body, concerning the present and future state. Shewing how different the general practice of religion now is, from that of the first Christians. Approved and Recommended to the World By the Learned Mr. Dodwell. The second edition. To which are added morning and evening hymns by the Right Reverend Dr. Kenn, Bp. of Bath and Wells. London: printed for Richard Smith, at the Angel and Bible, without Temple-Bar, 1705. ESTC No. T103995. Grub Street ID 157599.
  • Caesar, Julius. C. Julius Cæsar's Commentaries of his wars in Gaul, and civil war with Pompey. To which is added Aulus Hirtius, or Oppius's supplement of the Alexandrian, African and Spanish wars. With the author's life. Adorn'd with sculptures from the designs of the Famous Palladio. Made English from the original Latin by Captain Martin Bladen. London: printed for R. Smith without Temple Bar; and sold by Cha. Smith at the Buck between the Two Temple Gates in Fleetstreet, and E. Curll at the Peacock near St. Clement's Church in the Strand, 1706. ESTC No. T136439. Grub Street ID 184659.
  • Dodwell, Henry. An epistolary discourse, proving, from the scriptures and the first fathers, that the soul is a principle naturally mortal; But Immortalized Actually by the Pleasure of God, to Punishment; or, to Reward, by its Union with the Divine Baptismal Spirit. Wherein is Proved, That None have the Power of Giving this Divine Immortalizing Spirit, since the Apostles, but only the Bishops. By Henry Dodwell, A.M. London: printed for R. Smith, at the Angel and Bible, without Temple-Bar, 1706. ESTC No. T117511. Grub Street ID 169102.
  • H-------.. Principles of natural philosophy made easie: from a new hypothesis not, hitherto, advanced. London: printed for R. Smith, at the Angel and Bible without Temple-Bar, 1706. ESTC No. T70382. Grub Street ID 294131.
  • Harbin, George. The hereditary right of the crown of England asserted; the history of the succession since the conquest clear'd; and the true English constitution vindicated from the misrepresentations of Dr. Higden's View and defence. Wherein Some Mistakes also of our Common Historians are rectify'd; and several Particulars relating to the Succession, and to the Title of the House of Suffolk, are now first publish'd from Ancient Records and Original Mss; together with an Authentick Copy of King Henry Viii.'s Will. By a gentleman. London: printed for Richard Smith, at Bishop Beveridge's Head in Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCXIII. [1713]. ESTC No. N17449. Grub Street ID 6917.
  • Callires. Characters and criticisms upon the ancient and modern orators, poets, painters, musicians, statuaries, & other arts and sciences. With an heroick poem (in blank verse) intituled The age of Lewis the Great. Written originally in French by the Archbishop of Cambray, and made English by J. G. London: printed for Richard Smith, at Bishop Beveridge's Head in Pater-Noster-Row, 1714. ESTC No. T73936. Grub Street ID 297120.
  • The scripture doctrine of the most holy and undivided Trinity, vindicated From the Misinterpretations of Dr. Clarke. To which is prefixed a letter to the Reverend Doctor, by Robert Nelson, Esq;. London: printed for Richard Smith at Bishop Beveridge's Head in Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCXIV. [1714]. ESTC No. T62455. Grub Street ID 287953.
  • Beveridge, William. Private thoughts upon religion, digested into twelve articles; with practical resolutions form'd thereupon. By the Right Reverend Father in God, William Beveridge, D. D. late Lord Bishop of St Asaph. Written in his younger years, for the Settling of his Principles, and Conduct of his Life. London: printed by G. James, for Richard Smith, at Bishop Beveridge's Head in Pater-Noster-Row. MDCCXV. With Her Majesty's Royal Privilege, [1715]. ESTC No. T81975. Grub Street ID 302598.
  • Knight, James. The true scripture doctrine of the most Holy and Undivided Trinity, Continued and Vindicated from The Misrepresentations of Dr. Clarke. In answer to his reply. By the author of the Scripture-Doctrine published and recommended by Robert Nelson, Esq;. London: printed by J.L. [John Leake] for Richard Smith, at Bishop Beveridge's-Head in Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCXV. [1715]. ESTC No. T14557. Grub Street ID 192306.
  • Wells, Edward. A second letter to the Reverend Dr. Clarke, Rector of St. James's, Westminster: being an answer to the close of his reply to Mr. Nelson: together with part of two letters from Mr. Nelson, wherein notice is taken of Dr. Clarke's most Foul Quotations; With suitable Inferences from the same. There is also added, a postscript, Wherein are laid open Dr. Clarke's False Reasonings concerning the Divine Self-Existence and Supremacy. &c. By Edward Wells, D. D. Rector of Cotesbach in Leicestershire. London: printed for Richard Smith, at Bishop Beveridge's Head in Pater-Noster Row, 1715. ESTC No. T128181. Grub Street ID 177815.
  • Nelson, Robert. An address to persons of quality and estate. By Robert Nelson, Esq; To which is added, an appendix of some original and valuable papers. London: printed by G. James, for Richard Smith, at Bishop Beveridge's Head in Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCXV. [1715]. ESTC No. N5932. Grub Street ID 42442.
  • The thirty-Nine articles of the Church of England, with an exposition on the first thirty articles; founded upon principles of reason, and agreeable to the sense of scripture and fathers. By the Right Reverend Father in God William Beveridge, D. D. Late Lord Bishop of St. Asaph. The third edition. Wherein the Articles in the Bishop's Private Thoughts, which are Introductory to the Reading of this Exposition, are more clearly and fully explained, For the Use of the English Reader. London: printed for Richard Smith, at Bishop Beveridge's Head, in Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCXVI. [1716]. ESTC No. T73706. Grub Street ID 296961.
  • Rules to live above the world while we are in it. The first part; being the childrens manual. Containing holy instructions & meditations for the forming the minds of children According to the true Christian Pattern. Compendiously deliver'd near three hundred years since, by the devout Thomas a Kempis. Now reformed for the use of schools. Together with the Alphabet of a Scholar in the School of Christ. London: printed for Richard Smith, at Bishop Beveridge's Head in Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCXVI. [1716]. ESTC No. T199767. Grub Street ID 231723.
  • Divine of the Church of England.. Devotion reviv'd: or, safe and easie directions for a truly religious life. With a character of the principal vertues necessary for a Christian. By a divine of the Church of England. London: printed for R. Smith, at Bishop Beveridge's Head, in Pater-Noster-Row, 1716. ESTC No. T79001. Grub Street ID 300698.