James Robertson
(printer and bookseller; Edinburgh)
HeadingJames Robertson (printer and bookseller; Edinburgh) [NLS-SBTI]
Dates of Activity1790-1827
Activity Noteprinter and bookseller
General NoteIndicted with Walter Berry for Publishing a seditious pamphlet in 1792 and imprisoned. Printed and published a variety of books, including popular booklets and chapbooks. Admitted to Sanctuary for debt at Holyroodhouse 2 June 1808. Bankrupt in 1809, he paid 14s in the pound to his creditors. Edinburgh Evening Courant 18 March 1809. Burgess in right of father John Robertson wine merchant 5 September 1809; Guild Brother 26 November 1817. Sequestration in SRO 1829. Apprentice: Thomas Oliver, Burgess 20 March 1817.
1804: Edinburgh: 4 Horse Wynd, 6 Leith Street and 65 South Bridge. [Denovan's] CERL Thesaurus
1805-1806: Edinburgh: 4 Horse Wynd and 15 Nicolson's Street. CERL Thesaurus
See Also James Robertson and Walter Berry (bookseller), (1792-1799)
James Robertson, (1799-1803)
3 Leith Street, East Side and 4 Horsewynd, **Edinburgh
Mrs J. Robertson (bookseller and stationer), (1827)
37 West Nicholson Street, **Edinburgh
Variant Name Mrs [J.] Robertson, (1816-1820)
*30 Nicolson Street, **Edinburgh
SourceEdin Dir
Last Edit2016-11-16 12:00:00