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William R. Smith*Bookbinder68 Upper JeffersonNewarkNew Jersey 1.* note: John Smith Bookbinder  is in the same directory. 1. 1851-52  Directory of the City of Newark, Pierson, ad. pg. 236.

James Smither Engraver and Bookbinders’ Tool-cutter* At the Golden Head in Strawberry Alley   Philadelphia Pennsylvania .1.  (1767-1800) *not in Tom Conroy’s, Bookbinders’ Finishing Tool Makers. Perhaps Americas first Bookbinding finishing tool cutter, per Conroy. 1. “said to have been formerly an engraver who ornamented guns in London” Probably arrived in 1767. He was a Loyalist and would leave Philadelphia withthe British, returning in 1786, and is thought to have died in 1800. JosephJackson, Market Street Philadelphia, pg. 39. 2. (1768), At the first house in Third street, “Performs all manner ofENGRAVING in gold, silver, copper, steel,and all other metals; coats of armsand seals, done in the neatest manner. Likewise cuts stamps brands, and metalcuts for printers, and ornamental tools for bookbinders, he also ornamentsguns and pistols, both engraving and inlaying silver, at the most reasonablerates.” Pennsylvania Journal of April 21, 1768. Quoted in: Stefanie A.Munsing, Made in America: Printmaking, 1760-1860 3.  “Charged with High treason in 1778 he  apparently left with the Britisharmy and soon advertised his trade in New York” ibid.4. Engraved an early six sheet  and  map of the city of Philadelphia,published by Thomas Mann, in 1774.5. (1791) 21 Walnut street: Philadelphia City Directory,  pg. 130. Sameaddress in 1793.  In 1794, pg. 142.  In 1795, pg. 141. In 1796 pg.172. In 1797pg. 169. In 1798 pg. 132. In 1799, pg. 130.6. (1803) 100 Chestnut

Abraham SnellBookbinder, at Methodist Book Concernbds J Bonte’sCincinnatiOhio,   1.1. (1839)  born New York: Cincinnati City Directory, 1839-402. (1843), bds Mrs A. Moore :Cist, Cincinnati Directory, advertisement, pg.328.3. (1846) Abraham B. Snell,  Laurel btw John and Cutter. 1846, Robinson &Jones, Cincinnati Directory , pg. 348.

Isaac SnellBookbinder310 Washington StreetNew YorkNew York 1.1. (1835)Longworth Directory pg. 611

Joseph SnellingBookbinder  (and sold school books)*Fish street, corner of Boarded-AlleyBoston (1767) 1.Salem 1784-1789, 2.Massachusetts, 1.*Isiah Thomas quoted in the Grolier Club Catalogue.1. (1767) Isaiah Thomas records a Joseph Snelling in Boston in 1767 with aplace of business on Fish street, corner of Boarded Alley,”  also: J. LeanderBishop, History of American Manufacturers, 1868, pg. 1922. (1784-1789) Salem Mass. Salem Imprints 1768- 1825, by Harriet SilvesterTapley pg.172.( not listed in 1789 Boston City Directory)3. (1796) Governor’s alley. Boston City Directory4. (1798) White Bread Alley . Boston City Directory5. (1800)  Spring Street, Boston, Boston City Directory.6. (1803) Marlboro Street. Boston City Diretory.7. (1805) no. 8 Winter street. Cotton, The Boston Directory, pg. 115.nolisting in’078. (1813) 6 N. Russell Street , Boston City Directory9 (1816) Snelling, Rachel widow of Josep, N. Rrssell. Boston City Directory