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James Robson

1733 – 1806

English printer and bookseller

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Lived 1733 – 1806 (aged 73). James Robson was a British printer, bookseller and publisher.

Title page of State Worthies by David Lloyd, Revised by Charles Whitworth, Printed by J Robson.

James Robson (1733–1806) was an English printer and bookseller. He was born in Sebergham, Cumberland.

Gilpin, William, Essay on Prints, 1765 (First edition)

Jerningham, Edward, The Deserter, 1770

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Who was James Robson?

English printer and bookseller

When was James Robson born?

James Robson was born on 17 January 1733.

When did James Robson die?

James Robson died on 17 January 1806.

What was James Robson's occupation?

James Robson was a printer, bookseller and publisher.

What nationality was James Robson?

James Robson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Robson

· Wikidata: Q18810807

· DBpedia: James Robson (bookseller)

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