De Coverly, Roger
Owner Id00015519
TypePerson
GenderMale
Biographical dates - Period of existence1831-1914
Other InformationBookbinder; apprenticed to Zaehnsdorf at age 14; employed by J. & J. Leighton, early 1850s; on his own from 1863; teacher of T. J. Cobden-Sanderson in 1883. [J. Lancaster; based in part on P.J.M. Marks, British Library blog post]
Variant NamesDe Coverly, Edward Roger
Other Identifierhttp://blogs.bl.uk/untoldlives/2015/12/the-singing-bookbinder-roger-de-coverly.html
http://www.mccunecollection.org/pdf/Book%20Binding/Portrait%20Gallery/Portrait-Roger%20De%20Coverly.pdf
https://lccn.loc.gov/n2004063978
Activity
Start (year)1863
End (year)1895
NoteEnd date of his activity is uncertain; at least by 1892 his sons were actively involved in the business and he was able to devote more time to his musical interests.
MARC Area Codee-uk-en
Profession / Type of InstitutionBooktrade
CharacterisationNo characterisation/lay
Last Edit2018-03-13 04:16:20