Nichols, John, 1745-1826

John Nichols (1745-1826) apprenticed as a printer in London with William Bowyer, and then entered into a partnership with Bowyer from 1767 until Bowyer's death in 1777. He served as printer, editor, and part-owner of the Gentleman's Magazine from 1778 until his death, and was a prolific editor and author of scholarly works.

From the guide to the Papers, 1777-1822., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

John Nichols (1745-1826) was one of the most prominent London printers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. As his business grew, he also became a respected editor, biographer, and antiquary. His most notable works include the Gentleman's Magazine, Bibliotheca Topographica Britannica, The Literary Anecdotes of the 18th Century, and a number of county histories, including the acclaimed History and Antiquities of the County of Leicester. A number of engravings in this final title were executed by Barak Longmate the younger (1768-1836), who was a longtime friend and assistant to Nichols. Longmate shared Nichols' interest in antiquarian subjects and specialized in the engraving of coats of arms.

From the description of Accounts with the engraver Barak Longmate, 1807-1816. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702182394

John Nichols apprenticed as a printer with William Bowyer, and then entered into a partnership with Bowyer from 1767 until Bowyer's death in 1777. He served as printer, editor, and part-owner of the Gentleman's Magazine from 1778 until his death, and was a prolific editor and author of scholarly works.

From the description of Papers, 1777-1822. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213345

English printer and author.

From the description of Autograph letter signed with initials : Hyley, to John Newdigate Ludford, 1824 Aug. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270611481