Publications of Elizabeth Calvert

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).

Sold by Elizabeth Calvert

  • Steele, Richard. The husbandmans calling: shewing the excellencies, temptations, graces, duties, &c. of the Christian husbandman. Being the substance of XII. sermons preached to a country congregation by Richard Steele, M.A and minister of the Gospel. London: printed by M.S. and are to be sold by E. Calvert at the sign of the Black spread Eagle in Barbican, 1668. ESTC No. R30650. Grub Street ID 113491.

Printed for Elizabeth Calvert

  • Gadbury, John. London's deliverance predicted: in a short discourse shewing the cause of plagues in general; and the probable time (God not contradicting the course of second causes) when the present pest may abate, &c. By John Gadbury, philomathematikos. London: printed by J. C[ottrell]. for E. Calvert, at the Black Spread-Eagle, at the west-end of St. Pauls, 1665. ESTC No. R24344. Grub Street ID 108142.
  • Peters, Hugh. A dying fathers last legacy to an onely child. Or, Mr. Hugh Peter's advice to his daughter written by his own hand, during his late imprisonment in the Tower of London; and given her a little before his death.. [sic]. London: printed for E. Calvert, and are to be sold at the Black-spread Eagle in St. Pauls Church-yard, [1665]. ESTC No. R216939. Grub Street ID 91785.
  • Howgill, Francis. The glory of the true church discovered, as it was in its purity in the primitive time. Also, a manifestation how and when the apostacy came, and how long it hath continued in the church of Rome; proved to be in it, because she differs in doctrine and practice from the Church of Christ in the Apostles days. Published for this end, that people may be informed, and their understandings opened to discern of the times and seasons, and see the difference between the Lambs wife and the mother of harlots. By one who desires that all may come to the knowledg of the truth and be saved, and walk in the light of the Lord, Francis Howgil. London: printed for E. Calvert, at the Black spread-Eagle, at the west-end of Pauls, 1666. ESTC No. R27436. Grub Street ID 110599.
  • Dyer, William. Christs voice to London. And the great day of Gods wrath. Being the substance of II. sermons preached (in the city) in the time of the sad visitation. Together with the necessity of watching and praying. With a small treatise of death. By William Dyer, a servant of Jesus Christ. London: printed for E. Calvert, and are to be sold at the Black-spread Eagle near the west end of Pauls, 1666. ESTC No. R31395. Grub Street ID 114192.
  • Gentleman that loves men more than money.. Avaritia coram tribunali: or, the miser arraign'd at the bar of scripture and reason; for his sinful neglect of charity, in this present lamentable and dreadful visitation of the plague. By a gentleman that loves men more than money. London: printed for Elizabeth Calvert, and are to be sold at the Black-spread-Eagle, at the west end of S. Paul's, 1666. ESTC No. R223581. Grub Street ID 97375.
  • Gadbury, John. London's deliverance predicted: in a short discourse shewing the causes of plagues in general and the probable time (God not contradicting the course of second causes) when this present pest may abate, etc. By John Gadbury, ... London: printed by J[ames]. C[ottrell]. for E[lizabeth]. Calvert, at the Black Spread-Eagle, at the west-end of St. Pauls, 1666. ESTC No. R177461. Grub Street ID 69560.
  • Wilson, Joseph. Judicium discretionis: or a just and necessary apology, for the peoples judgement of private discretion, exhibited against the arrogant pretences and imperious suggestions of Tannerus, Valentia, Bellarmine, with other advocates of the papal tyranny; and tendred to the consideration of all those, who would secure themselves against antichristian impostures and delusions. London: printed for Elizabeth Calvert, at the Black spread Eagle in Duck-lane, 1667. ESTC No. R39122. Grub Street ID 121103.
  • Wilson, John. Cultus evangelicus: or, a brief discourse concerning the spirituality and simplicity of New-Testament worship. London: printed for Eliz. Calvert at the Sign of the black spread Eagle in Duck-Lane, 1667. ESTC No. R9767. Grub Street ID 129813.
  • Steele, Richard. An antidote against distractions: or, An indeavour to serve the Church, in the daily case of wandrings in the worship of God. By Richard Steele M.A. and minister of the Gospel. London: printed for Elizabeth Calvert, at the Black-spread Eagle in Barbican, 1667. ESTC No. R8661. Grub Street ID 128810.
  • Agas, Benjamin. Gospel conversation, with a short directory thereunto. By B. Agas. M.A. London: printed for Elizabeth Calvert, and are to be sold at the Black-spread-Eagle in Duck-lane, 1667. ESTC No. R170082. Grub Street ID 64849.
  • Gadbury, John. Vox solis: or, an astrological discourse of the great eclipse of the sun, which happened on June 22. 1666. in 10 deg. of the watry signe Cancer. Shewing what effects may most probably attend it, and unto what persons, kingdoms and countries, they are chiefly directed. By John Gadbury, Philomath?mapkoz. With allowance. Intended to have been publisht in his Ephemeris for this present year 1667. but prevented by reason of the late terrible conflagration of London. London: printed by James Cotterel, for Eliz. Calvert, at the signe of the Black Spread-Eagle in Duck-lane, MDCLXVII. [1667]. ESTC No. R223618. Grub Street ID 97410.
  • Child, Josiah. Brief observations concerning trade, and interest of money by J.C. London: printed for Elizabeth Calvert at the Black-spread-Eagle in Barbican, and Henry Mortlock at the sign of the White-Heart in Westminster-Hall, 1668. ESTC No. R212823. Grub Street ID 88371.
  • Owen, John. The nature, power, deceit, and prevalency of the remainders of indwelling-sin in believers. Together with the wayes of its working, and means of prevention. Opened, evinced and applyed, with a resolution of sundry cases of conscience thereunto appertaining. London: printed for Elizabeth Calvert, at the Black-spread-Eagle in Barbican, 1668. ESTC No. R39803. Grub Street ID 121668.
  • Owen, John. The nature, power, deceit, and prevalency of the remainders of indwelling-sin in believers. Together with the wayes of its working, and means of prevention. Opened, evinced and applyed, with a resolution of sundry cases of conscience thereunto appertaining. By J. Owen, D.D. London: printed for Elizabeth Calvert, at the Black-spread-Eagle in Barbican, 1668. ESTC No. R235171. Grub Street ID 106338.
  • Dyer, William. Dyer's works: containing three books: viz. I. Christ's famous titles. II. A cabinet of jewels. III. God's voyce to London. Corrected and amended by the author. London: printed for Elizabeth Calvert, at the Black-Spread-Eagle in Barbican, and Mathias Walker, under St. Dunstans Church in Fleet-Street, 1668. ESTC No. R176042. Grub Street ID 68714.
  • Dyer, William. Christ's voice to London ; and, The great day of Gods wrath being the substance of II sermons preached (in the city) in the time of the sad visitation : together with the necessity of watching and praying : with a small treatise of death / by William Dyer. London: Printed for Eliz. Calvert, at the Black-spread-Eagle in Barbican, and Matthias Walker under St. Dunstans Church in Fleetstreet, 1668. ESTC No. R24937. Grub Street ID 108668.
  • Gale, Theophilus. The true idea of Jansenisme, both historick and dogmatick. By T. G. London: printed for E. Calvert, at the west end of St. Pauls, and G. Widdows at the Maiden-Head in Aldersgate-Street, 1669. ESTC No. R218792. Grub Street ID 93404.
  • Steele, Richard. An antidote against distractions: or, An indeavour to serve the church, in the daily case of wandrings in the worship of God. By Richard Steele M.A. and minister of the Gospel. London: printed for Elizabeth Calvert, at the Black-spread Eagle at the west end of St. Pauls, 1669. ESTC No. R38184. Grub Street ID 120311.
  • Steele, Richard. A plain discourse upon uprightness. Shewing the properties and priviledges of an upright man. By Richard Steele, M.A. and minister of the Gospel. London: printed for E. Calvert, at the sign of the Black-spread-Eagle, at the west-end of St Pauls, 1670. ESTC No. R221675. Grub Street ID 95791.
  • Steele, Richard. The husbandmans calling shewing the excellencies, temptations, graces, duties &c of the Christian husbandman : being the substance of XII sermons preached to a country congregation / by Richard Steele. London: printed for E. Calvert, 1670. ESTC No. R24615. Grub Street ID 108385.
  • Steele, Richard. The husbandmans calling: shewing the excellencies, temptations, graces, duties, &c. of the Christian husbandman. Being the substance of XII. sermons preached to a country congregation by Richard Steele, M.A. and minister of the Gospel. London: printed for E. Calvert, at the sign of the Black spread Eagle at the west end of St. Pauls, 1672. ESTC No. R26944. Grub Street ID 110182.
  • Steele, Richard. A plain discourse upon uprightness. Shewing the properties and priviledges of an upright man. By Richard Steele, M.A. and minister of the Gospel. London: printed for E. Calvert, and are to be sold by John Williamson, at the Sun and Bible in the new buildings on London Bridge, 1672. ESTC No. R33855. Grub Street ID 116424.
  • Fullwood, (Peter). P. Concio ad magistratum a nations honour, and a nations dishonour or A kingdoms prospective-glass. Discovering who are the most faithful friends, and who the most dangerous enemies to the peace and prosperity of a kingdom. Written by P. Fullwood M.A.R. of South-Normanton in the county of Darby. London: printed by John Lock for E. Calvert at the Black-spread-Eagle at the West end of St. Pauls, 1673. ESTC No. R7022. Grub Street ID 127317.
  • Steele, Richard. An antidote against distractions, or, An indeavour to serve the church, in the daily case of wandrings in the worship of God by Richard Steele ... London: Printed for Elizabeth Calvert, at the Black-spread Eagle at the West end of St. Pauls, 1673. ESTC No. R38302. Grub Street ID 120421.
  • Rabisha, William. The vvhole body of cookery dissected, taught, and fully manifested, methodically, artificially, and according to the best tradition of the English, French, Italian, Dutch, &c. Or, A sympathy of all varieties in natural compounds in that mysterie. Wherein is contained certain bills of fare for the seasons of the year, for feasts and common diets. Whereunto is annexed a second part of rare receipts of cookery: with certain useful traditions. With a book of preserving, conserving and candying, after the most exquisite and newest manner: delectable for ladies and gentlewomen. London: printed E. Calvert, at the sign of the black Spread Eagle, at the West end of St. Pauls, 1673. ESTC No. R218376. Grub Street ID 93041.
  • Petto, Samuel. The difference between the old and new covenant stated and explained with an exposition of the covenant of grace in the principal concernments of it / by Samuel Petto ... London: Printed for Eliz. Calvert, at the Sign of the Black Spred-Eagle at the West end of St. Pauls, 1674. ESTC No. R31110. Grub Street ID 113927.
  • Rabisha, William. The whole body of cookery dissected: taught, and fully manifested, methodically, artificially, and according to the best tradition of the English, French, Italian, Dutch, &c. Or, A sympathy of all varieties in natural compounds in that mystery. Wherein is contained certain bills of fare for the seasons of the year, for feasts and common diets. The second edition. Whereunto is annexed a second part of rare receipts of cookery with certain useful traditions. With a book of preserving, conserving and candying, after the most exquisite and newest manner: delectable for ladies and gentlewomen. By William Rabisha. London: printed for E[lizabeth]. C[alvert]. And are to be sold by Francis Smith, at the Elephant and Castle near the Royal Exchange in Cornhil, 1675. ESTC No. R182343. Grub Street ID 72554.

Printed by and for, or by/for and sold by Elizabeth Calvert

  • Dyer, William. A cabinet of ievvels or, A glimps of Sions glory: written by William Dyer, late [pr]eacher of the gospel at Chesham and Cheuldsbury in the county of Bucks. [Londo]n: printed, for Elizabeth Calvert, and [are] to be sold at her shop, at the Black-spread-eagle in Barbican, 1668. ESTC No. R24935. Grub Street ID 108666.