Taylor, Randall (fl. 1649-1700), bookseller

Taylor was bound to bookseller Thomas Mathews on 2 March 1640 and freed 7 May 1649. Despite serving as Beadle for nearly twenty years (1674-1692), Taylor was a controversial figure in the Company. He was frequently reprimanded for rude and abusive behaviour, particularly to the Master. As Beadle, Taylor was heavily involved in the legal proceedings of the Company. In 1681, the practice of disfranchising the Beadle so that they might appear as a witness in legal cases involving the Company was introduced. He was also active in search and seizure duties. Plomer has Taylor still in business as late as 1700.

Beadle (1674-1692)

James Taylor (son), stationer, freed by patrimony 1682

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Cyprian Blagden, The Stationers' Company: A History, 1403-1959 (Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1960)
Henry R. Plomer, A Dictionary of the Booksellers and Printers who were at work in England, Scotland and Ireland from 1641 to 1667 (London: Printed for the Bibliographical Society, 1907)