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Windham HeraldNewspaper with bookbinderyWindhamConnecticut, 1.1. (1795) “Wanted immediately, a Journeyman Bookbinder, one who is a goodworkman. Apply to the Printer hereof.” Windman Herald, Saturday August , 2217952. (1800) “wanted at the printing office, tanned SHEEP-SKINS, Suitable forbookbinding, for which Books will be given in exchange.” Windham Herald,January, 23, 1800. Still advertising for sheepskins on November 3, 1802.Windham Herald.3. (1805) Printing…  “Wanted Tanned Sheep Skins, suitable for bookbinding,will be taken for any of the above books”Windham Herald, Windham Connecticut,October 3, 1805.

Cummins & FosterBookbindersChillicotheOhio 1.1. (1814-1814)  Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts, vol. 25, no. 1.1999. Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts identification number: 72117. & 72124

BoydBookbinderCatskillNew York 1.1. (1807) “The American Eagle, a new quid paper has made its appearance atCatskill, published by one Elliot, a discarded priest, and an illiterate book-binder by the name of Boyd”…  . Herkimer Monitor, New York, New York Feb. 6,1807.

Way & GroffPrinters & BookbindersNorth E. street, neat the General Post Office, City of WashingtonWashingtonD.C. 1.1. (1800) ” Have connected the Book-Binding with the printing Business”…Alexander Advertiser, Alexander Virginia, Dec. 20, 1800.2. (1800-1801)  Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts, vol. 25 no. 1.1999. Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts identification number: 14308


Webb & GrayBookbinders & StationersState streetPortsmouthNew Hampshire 1.1.(1817) “A New Establishment & Co partnership Formed”. oracle of NewHampshire, Portsmouth, Sept. 11, 18172. (1818)  Harrison Gray Bookbinder “Agents for the “Patent Cylindric RulingMachine”” Hallowell Gazette, Hallowell Maine, Feb. 3, 1818.for later information see Harrison Gray.