John Nicholson, a Cambridge Bookseller Known Universally as ‘Maps’ (1788). Philip Reinag
John Nicholson, a Cambridge Bookseller Known Universally as ‘Maps’ (1788). Philip Reinagle (English, 1749-1833). Oil on canvas. Cambridge University Library.Bookseller Nicholson was called ‘Maps,’ as he had the habit of announcing himself at the doors of his customers by calling out ‘maps.’ He acquired a large connection among the students of the university, supplying them with their class-books by subscription. He was both a good tradesman and a generous friend, readily allowing the free use of his library to poor students. -- source link
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