Publications of Robert Hayhurst

Note: The following printer, bookseller, or publisher lists are works in progress. They are generated from title page imprints and may reproduce false and misleading attributions or contain errors.

What does "printed by" mean? How to read the roles ascribed to people in the imprints.

In terms of the book trades, the lists below are sorted into up to four groups where: the person is designated in the imprint as having a single role:

  1. "printed by x"; or
  2. "sold by x"; or
  3. "printed for x" or "published by x";

or as having multiple roles in combination (which suggests a likelihood that the person is a trade publisher):

  1. "printed and sold by x"; "printed for and sold by x"; or "printed by and for x" and so on.

Printers (owners of the type and printing presses, and possibly owners of the copyright) may be identified by the words printed by, but printed by does not universally designate a person who is a printer by trade. Booksellers may be identified by the words sold by, but sold by encompasses a number of roles. Booksellers or individuals who owned the copyright are generally identified by the words printed for, but nothing should be concluded in this regard without further evidence, especially since "printed for" could signify that the named person was a distributor rather than a copyright holder. Trade publishers, who distributed books and pamphlets but did not own the copyright or employ a printer—and were not printers themselves—might be identified by the words printed and sold by. Furthermore, works from this period often display false imprints, whether to evade copyright restrictions, to conceal the name of the copyright holders, or to dupe unwitting customers. Ultimately, one must proceed with caution in using the following lists: designations in the imprints may not reliably reflect the actual trades or roles of the people named, and the formulas used in imprints do not consistently mean the same thing.

David Foxon discussed the "meaning of the imprint" in his Lyell Lecture delivered at Oxford in March 1976, with particular attention to "publishers" in the eighteenth-century context:

The fullest form of an imprint is one which names three people, or groups of people:
     London: printed by X (the printer), for Y (the bookseller who owned the copyright), and sold by Z.
In the eighteenth century the printer's name is rarely given, at least in works printed in London, and the form is more commonly:
     London: printed for Y, and sold by Z.
Very often in this period, and particularly for pamphlets, it is further abbreviated to:
     London: printed and sold by Z.
It is this last form which is my present concern. Z is usually what the eighteenth century called 'a publisher', or one who distributes books and pamphlets without having any other responsibility—he does not own the copyright or employ a printer, or even know the author.

D. F. McKenzie coined the term "trade publisher" for these publishers in his Sandars Lectures, also in 1976, on the grounds that their principal role was to publish on behalf of other members of the book trade (Treadwell 100).

Michael Treadwell cautions that "In this period the imprint 'London: Printed and sold by A.B.' normally means 'Printed at London, and sold by A.B.' and must not be taken to mean that A.B. is a printer in the absence of other evidence." Further, "The imprint 'published by' occurs only rarely in Wing and is almost always associated with the name of a trade publisher" (104). While there are exceptions to the rule, it is "certain," he explains, "that anyone who made a speciality of distributing works for others will show a far higher proportion than normal of imprints in one of the 'sold by' forms" (116), which appear in the imprint as "sold by," "printed and sold by," or "published by" (104). Treadwell gives Walter Kettilby as an example of "a fairly typical copyright-owning bookseller" (106)—his role is almost always designated by the phrase "printed for" on imprints.

A final caution: publisher is a word that should be used with some deliberation. Samuel Johnson defines it simply as "One who puts out a book into the world," but "published by" rarely appears on the imprint until later in the eighteenth century, and then primarily associated with newspapers and pamphlets. Treadwell observes that John Dunton names only five publishers among the 200 binders and booksellers in his autobiographical Life and Errors (1705) wherein he undertakes "to draw the Character of the most Eminent [Stationers] in the Three Kingdoms" (100). Treadwell also remarks, however, that "in law, anyone who offered a work for sale 'published' it. In this sense every work had one or more 'publishers', and every bookseller, mercury, and hawker was a 'publisher'" (114).

See:

  • Terry Belanger, "From Bookseller to Publisher: Changes in the London Book Trade, 1750–1850," in Book Selling and Book Buying. Aspects of the Nineteenth-Century British and North American Book Trade, ed. Richard G. Landon (Chicago: American Library Association, 1978).
  • Bricker, Andrew Benjamin. "Who was 'A. Moore'? The Attribution of Eighteenth-Century Publications with False and Misleading Imprints," in The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America 110.2 (2016).
  • John Dunton, The Life and Errors of John Dunton (London: Printed for S. Malthus, 1705).
  • John Feather, "The Commerce of Letters: The Study of the Eighteenth-Century Book Trade," Eighteenth-Century Studies 17 (1984).
  • David Foxon, Pope and the Early Eighteenth-Century Book Trade, ed. James McLaverty (Oxford University Press, 1991).
  • Samuel Johnson, Dictionary of the English Language, (printed for J. and P. Knapton; T. and T. Longman; C. Hitch and L. Hawes; A. Millar; and R. and J. Dodsley, 1755).
  • D.F. McKenzie, The London Book Trade in the Later Seventeenth Century (Sandars lectures in bibliography, 1977).
  • Michael Treadwell, "London Trade Publishers 1675–1750," The Library sixth series, vol. 4, no. 2 (1982).

Printed by Robert Hayhurst

  • Gibbon, John. Prince-protecting providences: or, A collection of some historical passages, relating how several princes and personages, (born for great actions) have had miraculous preservations. Made publick upon occasion of the late memorable (and miraculous) deliverance of His Royal Highness, James Duke of York. [London: printed by John Shadd, and Robert Hayhurst, for Walter Davies, in Amen-Corner, near Pater-Noster-Row, 1682]. ESTC No. R30409. Grub Street ID 113264.

Sold by Robert Hayhurst

  • England's joy, for the taking off the chimney-money, or, The nations hearty thanks for their Majesties royal clemency. Tune of, Hey boys up gh [sic] we. Licensed, and entred according to order. [London]: Printed for A. Milbourn, and sold by R. Hayhurst, in Little-Britain, [1670 - 1697]. ESTC No. R187943. Grub Street ID 76000.

Printed for Robert Hayhurst

  • Two discourses, relating to His Majesties justices of peace, touching thier putting the laws in execution. The first, a vindication of the liturgy and practice of the Church of England, from them that would make it an adversary to Godliness, and to militate against the sober exercise of the unquestionable duties of Christianity. The second, a dissertation concerning the justice's oath, explaining the extent of its obligation; being a case universally seasonable, in regard to righteousness, peace, and prosperity ef [sic] the nation. London: printed for Robert Hayhurst, in the year, MDCLXXXV. [1655]. ESTC No. R185816. Grub Street ID 74738.
  • Penn, William. Considerations moving to a toleration, and liberty of conscience. With arguments inducing to a cessation of the penal statutes against all dissenters whatever, upon the account of religion, occasioned by an excellent discourse upon that subject, publish'd by His Grace the Duke of Buckingham. Humbly offered to the Parliament at their next sitting at Westminster. London: printed for R. Hayhurst, 1685. ESTC No. R32175. Grub Street ID 114915.
  • A draught or model in order to an universal accommodation in the business of religion. Humbly presented to the consult of Parliament. [London: printed for R[obert]. Hayhurst in Little-Britain, 1689]. ESTC No. R174741. Grub Street ID 67845.
  • King William's toleration: being an explanation of that liberty of religion, which may be expected from His Majesty's declaration. With a bill for comprehension & indulgence, drawn up in order to an Act of Parliament. Licensed, March the 25. 1689, James Fraser. London: printed for Robert Hayhurst, at the Axe, in Little Britain, 1689. ESTC No. R22778. Grub Street ID 100621.
  • The P. of Orange's engagement for maintaining and securing the Protestant religion, & liberties of the people of England, according to his late gracious declaration. Humbly reminded to be performed by Their Most Sacred Majesties K. William and Q. Mary, in their royal assent in Parliament, to the perpetual establishment of liberty of conscience. Moved in ten reasons for a religious freedom. With allowance. [London]: Printed for R. Hayhurst in Little Britain, 1689]. ESTC No. R15860. Grub Street ID 63762.
  • The Dutch's happy conquest: or, The French routed in their voyage to [ ... ] Tyrconnel in Ireland, Feb. 28, 1689. Tune of [ ... ] the thundring canons rose. Licensed and entred according to order. [London]: Printed for R. Hayhurst in Little-Britain, [1689?]. ESTC No. R174778. Grub Street ID 67873.
  • The royal health, (three glasses in an hand) to the King, to the Queen, to the Protestant religion. Licensed, and entr'd according to order. To the tune of, Come, boys, fill up a bumper. [London]: Printed for R. Hayhurst, in Little-Britain, [between 1689 and 1694]. ESTC No. R187268. Grub Street ID 75574.
  • An account of the examination of Capt. Holland, before a committee of Lords, upon the murther of the Earl of Essex. London: printed for R. Hayhurst, 1689. ESTC No. R14839. Grub Street ID 62818.
  • The amicable reconciliation of the dissenters to the Church of England: being a model or draught for the universal accommodation in the case of religion, and the bringing in all parties to her communion. Humbly presented to the consideration of Parliament. London: printed for R. Hayhurst in Little-Britain, 1689. ESTC No. R16800. Grub Street ID 64613.
  • A full and true relation of the death of K. James, who departed this life, the 27th. of March. [London: printed for Rob. Hayhurst, 1689]. ESTC No. R225565. Grub Street ID 98723.
  • The countrymans joy, at the coronation of King William & Queen Mary April the 11th 1689. To the tune of I'll tell thee Dick, &c. London: printed for Robert Hayhurst, MDCLXXXI [i.e. 1689]. ESTC No. R174297. Grub Street ID 67517.
  • A full and true relation of the death of K. James. Who departed this life, the 27th of March. [London: printed for Rob. Hayhurst, 1689]. ESTC No. R7183. Grub Street ID 127463.
  • An account of the examination of Capt. Holland, before a committee of Lords, upon the murther of the Earl of Essex. London: printed for R. Hayhurst, 1689. ESTC No. R209771. Grub Street ID 85997.
  • The nations address to the committee of grievances in Parliament, for the taking off the corporation oath, in behalf of all cities, towns-corporate, aldermen, bayliffs, burgesses; as also of sheriffs, lord lieutenants, and deputy-lieutenants of counties, ministers, and all others concerned for the repealing those acts, which impose the oath following. London: printed for R. Hayhurst in Little Britain, 1689. ESTC No. R636. Grub Street ID 126710.
  • A list of the French kings fleet: now at sea; with the commanders names; number of men and guns; as also, the names of the ships in French and English. Licensed Sept. 2. 1689. James Fraser. And enter'd according to order. London: printed for Robert Hayhurst; and are to be sold at his house in Little-Britain, 1689. ESTC No. R720. Grub Street ID 127481.
  • B., W.. An impartial relation of the surrender and delivery of the famous city of Dublin. to the French, by the late King James. With some great and remarkable passages, which happened betwixt Teague O Regan and the English general, at the surrender, &c. Licensed, May 22d. J. Fraiser. 1690. And entered according to order. London: printed for R. Hayhurst, in Little Britain, [1690]. ESTC No. R17475. Grub Street ID 67853.
  • A list of the names of the field-officers, captains, lieutenants, and ensigns in the auxiliaries of the City of London, as they are now commissioned by Their Majesties present commissioners of lieutenancy for the said city, August 1690. London: printed for W. Bonny, and R. H[ayhurst], [sic] in Little Britain, 1690. ESTC No. R181348. Grub Street ID 71977.
  • The royal farewel: or, A conference between their present Majesties King William & Queen Mary on their parting, when the King took his leave, in order for the Irish expedition. TUne, Let Cæsar live long. Licensed according to order. [London]: Printed for Robert Hayhurst, in Little Britain, [1690]. ESTC No. R187265. Grub Street ID 75571.
  • An exact description of the roads of Ireland, according to the last and best survey, giving the true distances of all the cities, towns, castles, and other passes and places of strength (each from the other) in that kingdom. And the most passable roads for the army to march to the siege of any place. with an account of the number of cities, towns, &c. now in the possession of their Majesties King William and Queen Mary. ... Licensed, J. Fraser, and entred according to order. London: printed by William Downing, for Robert Hayhurst in Little-Brittain, 1690. ESTC No. R176819. Grub Street ID 69187.
  • Wood, P. Great news from Highlake, and an account of His Sacred Majesty's shipping there for Bellfast in Ireland. With the manner of His Splendid entrance into the city of Chester, his glorious reception there, by the mayor, aldermen, sheriffs, &c. Likewise, an account of the recorder's speech, and the Bishop of Chester's sermon, at the cathedral, before the king, and divers of the nobility. Printed, according to order, 1690. [London: printed for R. Hayhurst, 1690]. ESTC No. R186841. Grub Street ID 75355.
  • Irish officer.. An account of the nature, situation, natural strength, and antient, and modern fortifications, of the several cities and garrison-towns in Ireland; that are still possessed by the forces of the late King James; their distances from Dublin, and each from the other: with the several approaches by which they may be attack't. Also, a scenographical discription [sic] of the famous river Shannon, on which stands those two strong places, Limmerick and Athlone: the former of which is besieged by His Majesty in person, the latter by Lieutenant General Douglass. By an Irish officer, who served in the army under the late Duke of Ormond. Licensed, James Fraser. London: Printed for W. Bonny, and R. Hayhurst in Little-Britain, 1690. ESTC No. R1570. Grub Street ID 63615.
  • M., C.. A faithful account of a great engagement, which lately happened betwixt Their Majesties ship the Pembrooke, and two French men of war, upon the coast of France. With a particular relation of the famous encounter, that was betwixt our English sea-men, that landed there, and five hundred of the French militia: also, an account of the plunder; &c. and other particulars. Licensed, and entered according to order, 1690. London: printed for R. Hayhurst, 1690. ESTC No. R932. Grub Street ID 129415.
  • A full and particular account of the seizing and imprisonment of the Duke of Tyrconnel, and other great officers, by the express command of the French King. To which is added, an account of the inhmmane [sic] barbarities, lately committed by the French: on the Protestants, in plundering the husbands, and ravishing their wives and children, in the west of Ireland. Printed, according to order. 1690. London: printed for R. Hayhurst, in Little Britain, 1690. ESTC No. R7083. Grub Street ID 127370.
  • A faithful account of a great engagement which happened on Good-Friday the 18th instant, before the city of Dublin, the late King James being himself in person, at the head of his troops. With a relation of the taking his admiral, routing his forces, and other particulars. Licensed, April 25. 1690. James Fraser, Entred according to order. [London: Printed for R. Hayhurst in Little-Brittain, 1690]. ESTC No. R36411. Grub Street ID 118693.
  • Great news from Dundalk, giving a full and particular account of the late great and famous action between His Majesties forces under the command of Brigadier Stuart, and a party of the late King James's, near the town of Dundalk: with an account of the numbers slain and taken prisoners. In a letter from Chester. Printed according to order. [London]: printed for R. Hayhurst in Little-Britain, 1690. ESTC No. R26753. Grub Street ID 110018.
  • Great news from Ireland: being a true relation of the killing one hundred and twenty of the rebels the taking of many prisoners, with several small garrisons: likewise, an account of the taking fifteen hundred head of black cattle, three hundred sheep, and one hundred horses. Also the defeating of great numbers of the Irish, with Sarsfield's resolutions to submit to Their Majesties. Licensed, and enterd, according to order. London: printed for R. Hayhurst in Little-Brittain, 1691. ESTC No. R214998. Grub Street ID 90128.
  • An exact list of the French army in Flanders, commanded by the Duke of Luxemburg; who acts the defensive part against the confederate army, commanded by the King of Great Britain. As it was drawn up in two lines at Brain la Compte, June 21. 1691 S.N. Licens'd, June 17th. 1691 James Fraiser. London: printed for Robert Hayhurst, at the Axe in Little-Brittain, 1691. ESTC No. R39518. Grub Street ID 121406.
  • An impartial account of the several great [and] successful actions, which has been obtain'd by His Majesties forces, over the rebellious rapparees in Ireland. Since the first of this instant January, 1691. More especially, I. That in the province of Ulster, by Collonel Woosley. II. That of the Bogg of Allen, by Collonel Foulkes. III. That of Lanesborough, by Collonel Brewer. In a letter form [sic] Dublin January the 6th. and what was mentioned in the last intelligence printed there. Licensed January 13th. 1691. And entred according to order. London: Printed for R. Hayhurst, [1691]. ESTC No. R36014. Grub Street ID 118360.
  • A full account of the late siege and surrender of the city of Mons[.] With the number of the slain and wound[ed] as well within the city, as in the French ca[illegible.] To which is added, the articles of surrende[r.] With the Dauphin, and Monsieur Vauban's entry [into] the city: the manner of the governor's marching [illegible?] and his speech to the Dauphin: with the French behaviour and [illegible]ment of the inhabitants of Mons, and the towns and villages a[illegible] and several other material occurences, that has happened since th[illegible.] Licensed, J. Fraiser. 1691. London: printed for Robert Hayhurst at the Axe in Lit[tle] Brittain, 1691. ESTC No. R215795. Grub Street ID 90761.
  • A list of Their Majesties royal fleet for this summers expedition, 1691. With the several rates, number of men, and guns: as also, the admirals and commanders names. To which is added, an account of the Dutch squadron, that joyn the fleet of England. London: printed for Robert Hayhurst, at the Axe in Little-Brittain, 1691. ESTC No. R179875. Grub Street ID 71111.
  • A faithful account of the taking the bridge, and beating down, the Irish town of Athlone, which stands on the other side of the Shannon. With a perfect diary of every days several actions, before the said Irish town, &c. As also, the welcome news from Kinsaile: giving an impartial account of the safe, and happy arrival of the Smirna and Turkey fleets. Licens'd, July the 3d. 1691. J. Fraiser. [London: Printed for Robert Hayhurst, at the Axe in Little-Britain, 1691]. ESTC No. R7446. Grub Street ID 127712.
  • An account of the late actions at sea, between the Saint Alban's and Happy Return, two of Their Majesties men of vvar, and twenty four sail of French ships, vvith their convoy of 36 guns, near the port of Cherbourg; with an account of the sinking the convoy, and taking twenty sail of merchant men. In a letter from a merchant at Plymouth. Licensed, Feb. 17. J.F. According to order. London: printed for R. Hayhurst in Little-Brittain, 1691. ESTC No. R173149. Grub Street ID 66812.
  • An Exact plan of Lymerick with a relation of the manner and form of the present besieging (by sea and land) of that famous city, by Their Majesties forces, under the command of Lieutenant-General Ginckle, and a squadron of ships commnaded [sic] by Capt. Coale : as also, of the manner of our army's encamping, opening their trenches, raising their great batteries, throwing their bombs, battering down and firing the town : with the several actions of the royal army since 1691, the time of their setting down before the city. London: Printed for R. Hayhurst, in Little-Brittain, 1691. ESTC No. R33325. Grub Street ID 115964.
  • Articles of peace, ratiffied [sic] and confirmed between the king of Denmark, and the House of Lunenburgh. Licensed, October the 17th. 1693. London: printed for R. Hayhurst, in Little Britain, 1693. ESTC No. R230181. Grub Street ID 102545.
  • A congratulatory address to the right honourable Sir William Ashurst, upon his election to the mayoralty of London. London: printed for R. Hayhurst, in Little-Britain, 1693. ESTC No. R230218. Grub Street ID 102572.
  • Settle, Elkanah. A funeral tear, to the memory of the Honourable Capt. James Killigrew: who unfortunately lost his life in His Majesty's service, in an engagement with two French men of war, in the Mediterranean sea, on the 27th. of January last, 1694[/]5. By E. Settle. London: printed for R. Hayhurst, in Little-Britain, 1695. ESTC No. R42323. Grub Street ID 123698.