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- 21 Jan 1678 (Vervaardig)
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Biografie
Stephens was apprenticed to London Stationer and printer Thomas Ratcliffe on 5 April 1658. He completed his apprenticeship in 1666 and worked briefly as a journeyman printer. Stephens was elected to the Livery of the Stationers’ Company in 1682 to general outrage, in a move by the Stationers’ Company to manipulate Lord Mayor elections. He rose to notoriety as a 'Messenger of the Press', simultaneously serving the office of Secretary of State and enforcing the rights of the Stationers' Company to search and seizure. Midnight raids upon the premises of his colleagues, earned him the nickname of 'Robin Hog'. Stephens was known for his corruption, violence, and taking bribes. Stephens also served the Company as an all-round handyman. He was performing search and seizure duties from 1677, and first appeared with the title of Messenger in 1679. He was active as Messenger of the Press between 1679 and 1684, and again between 1689 and 1712.
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Itemised bill of Randall Taylor addressed to Warden Vere in the sum of four pounds eight shillings one pence for expenses incurred November-December 1677. Items include: a brush to burn the books, looking after Wesbrooke, two catalogues, a porter from Mr Griffins, at the Crown with Mr Mearne and Mr Holt, on Smart at sessions, with Sawbridge, spent to James with Rob Stephens, with Mr Tyler and Mr Mearne, and various other expenses. Partial loss of paper. Place name: the Crown. Personal names: Randall Taylor, Robert Stephens, Wesbrooke, Mr Griffins, Samuel Mearne, Mr Holt, Smart, George Sawbridge, Mr Tyler, Mr Webb, Mr Knap.
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Latijn
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Naam ontsluitingsterm
- Taylor, Randall (fl. 1649-1700), bookseller (Onderwerp)
- Mearne, Samuel (1624-1683), bookseller and bookbinder (Onderwerp)
- Sawbridge, George (c. 1621-1681), bookseller (Onderwerp)