Charles Bathurst (d. 1786; fl. 1737–1786)
Charles Bathurst, bookseller, publisher, stationer, music seller; at the Middle Temple Gate in Fleet Street (1736); at the Cross Keys against St. Dunstan's Church, Fleet Street (1737–67); at 26 Fleet Street (1768–86).
A Dictionary of the Printers and Booksellers who were at work in England, Scotland and Ireland from 1726 to 1775, by Henry Plomer et al. (1932)
BATHURST (CHARLES), bookseller and publisher in London, (1) at the Cross Keys, against St. Dunstan's Church; at the Middle Temple Gates, Fleet Street, 1737–86. Successor to B. Motte (q. v.). Was reputed to be a baronet. He was bookseller to Dr. John Taylor, F.S.A., and is mentioned in a letter to Dr. Ducarel written by Taylor in 1753, and also in a letter from Wm. Bowyer to the Rev. S. Pegge relating to some books. He was interested in most of the important publicaitons issues during his lifetime. He died July 21st, 1786, aged 77. [Nichols, II. 256.]
Notes & Queries "London Booksellers Series" (1931–2)
BATHURST, C. Succeeded to Benjamin Motte's business in Fleet Street upon the death of the latter on March 12, 1738. The last mention of him which I have found is on Aug. 14, 1741, when he was a partner in the publication of 'Magnae Britanniae Notitia.' He did not die, however, till July 21, 1786.
—Frederick T. Wood, 25 July 1931
BATHURST, CHARLES. In addition to supplying his Christian name we may add his address "at the Cross-Keys. opposite St. Dunstan's Church in Fleet Street." These particulars are taken from the imprint of the first edition of Swift's 'Essay upon Life' published by Bathurst in 1755. Timperley mentions that Bathurst was still in business as late as 1767.
—Ambrose Heal, 8 August 1931