Thompson

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History

An English family of string instrument makers, printers and publishers who were active in the from the mid-18th century until the first decade of the 19th century. The enterprise started in 1741 by Peter Thompson who acquired the business of John Young, who died about a decade earlier. Thompson seems to have been an apprentice or associate of Young's. The premises, remaining plates and stock in trade were sold to Purday & Button ca.1805.


Editions

Addresses

  • North West corner of St. Paul's Church Yard
Violin and Hautboy
The Violin, Hautboy, and German Flute
  • West End of St. Paul's Church Yard
  • 75, St. Paul's Church Yard


Imprints

  • Thompson
  • Peter Thompson (before 1751-1758)
  • Charles & Ann Thompson (ca 1758)
  • Thompson & Son (1758-1761)
  • Thompson & Sons (1761-1764)
  • Charles & Samuel Thompson (1764-1778)
  • Samuel & Ann Thompson (1778)
  • Samuel, Ann, & Peter Thompson (1779-ca.1794)
  • Samuel, Ann, Peter, Henry Thompson (1792)
  • Samuel, Ann, & Henry Thompson (1795-1796)
  • Ann & Henry Thompson (1796-1797 )
  • Henry Thompson (1798-1804)


Plate Numbers

Catalogues

Links

Scores published by Thompson

Sources Consulted

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