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L.,D., artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 1431

L.,J. W., artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.109

L.S.W., artist.
SC3416. Upton Pyne. Near Cowley Bridge / L.S.W. June 8 1869. [1869?]

LACEY, Samuel, engraver. Fl. 1818-57. Sources: Hunnisett. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.52, S.102.

Lady's Magazine.
SC0929. Exeter. A view of the city of Exeter. / [after Ryland]. [1775?]
SC1982-1. Plymouth. A view of Plymouth / engrav'd for the Lady's Magazine. [1780?]
SC2084. Plymouth. View of Mount Edgcumbe, & Plymouth Dock. [1780?]

LAMBERT, E.F., lithographer. Fl. 1825.

LAMBERT, J.F., engraver. Fl. 1829-32. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.107. Sources: Hunnisett.

LAMBERT, S., artist. Fl. 1755. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S. 4

LAMMAS, Edwin Hamblyn. Printer, bookseller, librarian. Ilfracombe: 1840d-1844d; Montpelier Terrace 1850d; High Street 1852d-1855h. House agent 1844d. Imprints: single prints (Somers Cocks) c1840: 1197, 1305; 1841: 1609.

LANDSEER, John, engraver, London: 83, Queen Anne Street East 1791-1808; no. 82 1799; no. 81 1802; no. 32 1809; 33, Foley Street, Cavendish Square 1811-1823; 8, Southampton Street 1848-52. Born: 1763 or 1769, Lincoln. Died: d. 29 Feb. 1852, London. Apprenticed to William Byrne. Line engraver. Vignettes for Macklin's Bible and Bowyer's History of England his first productions. Exhibited Royal Academy 1792-1852, associate engraver 1806. Exhibited Society of Artists 1791. Engraver to King 1798-1820. Lectured at Royal Institution on engraving 1806. Did much to champion status of the art. Critic of John Boydell. Later turned his attention to archaeology. Sons Thomas (1795-1880) engraver, Sir Edwin (1802-73) painter and Charles (1799-1879) painter. Sources: DNB; Thieme and Becker; Graves; Engen; Hunnisett; Maxted (1977). Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.53,

Langmead, S., Artist. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks individual prints: 470

Lapton, T. engraver

La Riviere, Anthony. Lithographer. London: 22, Paternoster Row 1855; 18, Clifton Street, Finsbury 1855-65.
SC1904. Plymouth. Exterior of St.Andrew's Church, Plymouth. From the south east / La Rivier, litho. Clifton St., London. [1855?]
SC1905. Plymouth. Interior of St.Andrew's Church, Plymouth. From the chancel looking west / La Rivier, litho. Clifton St., London. [1855?]
SC2958. Tiverton. St. Paul's Church, Tiverton, Devonshire / E.H.Buckler delt ; La Riviere, litho, Clifton St, Finsbury. [1850?]

Laurie & Whittle.
SC2825. Teignmouth. Near Tinmouth, Devon. 1802

LAURIE, R.H.
SC1188B. Horrabridge. A view of Horrah Bridge, Devon / by R.H.Laurie after Clevely. 1796

LAWRENCE, P. S., Artist. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks individual prints: 2305-6

LAYTONS.
SC2034. Plymouth. Royal Marine Barracks, Stonehouse, Devon / engraved by Laytons, London. [1840?]

LE KEUX, Henry, engraver. Born: 1787. Died: 1868. Sources: DNB; Hunnisett.
Imprints: Somers Cocks series: S.84

LE KEUX, John, engraver. Born: 1783. Died: 1846. Sources: DNB; Hunnisett.
Imprints: Somers Cocks series: S.84, S. 225.

LE KEUX, J. Senr.
SC1862. Ottery St.Mary. St. Mary Ottery, Devon. View of the lady chapel / J.Hayward, archt. del. ; J.Le Keux, Senr.sculp.. [1845?]
SC1863. Ottery St.Mary. St. Mary Ottery, Devon. View of the interior / J.Hayward, archt. del. ; J.Le Keux Senr.sculp.. [1845?]
SC1864. Ottery St.Mary. St. Mary Ottery, Devon - south west view / By J.Le Keux Senr. after J.Hayward. [1845?]

LE PETIT< William A., engraver. Fl. 1829-57. Engraved after Allom and Bartlett. Sources: Hunnisett; Lister Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.107.

LEA, W. J., artist. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources S.103

LEE, G, lithographer. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources S134, single prints:
SC2155. Plymouth. The South Devon and East Cornwall Hospital / G.Wightwick Esqr archt ; G.Lee litho. [1836]

LEMAITRE.
SC0724. Eddystone. Phare d'Edystone. Faro de Edystone / Lemaite direxit. [1830?]

LEMPRIERE, C., artist, fl. 1738. Sources: Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks individual prints: 706

LESLIE, B.
SC2185. Plymouth. Royal Albert Bridge. General view of works from the Cornwall side, Saltash, October 1854 / after B.Leslie. 1854

LEWES, J.C.
SC1995. Plymouth. General view of Plymouth / J.C.Lewes [F.C.Lewis?]. [1830]

LEWIS, C.F.
SC0174. Bickleigh, Plymouth. Bickley Devon / W.Payne delt. ; C.F.Lewis sculp.. 1805

LEWIS, Charles George, line, stipple, mezzotint engraver and etcher. Born: 1808 Enfield, Middlesex, son of Frederick Christian, engraver. Died:1880, Felpham, Sussex. Pupil of his father. Used combined techniques of line, stipple and mezzotint on same plate. Best known for numerous engravings after Edwin Landseer but also engraved after Rosa Bonheur, the French animal painter (1822-1899), Briton Riviere and others. Engen gives a long list of his plates, dated from about 1830 to 1877 when he retired.Sources: DNB; Engen; Hunnisett.

LEWIS, Frederick Christian, engraver. Born: 14 Mar 1779, London. Died: 18 Dec 1856, Enfield. Although not a Devonian, he executed many etchings of Devon rivers and other scenes. These were published by subscription in series and Lewis frequently reowrked his plates. Sources: DNB; Engen; Hunnisett; Thieme & Becker; Lister; Le Messurier; Pidgley, Michael, "Frederic Christian Lewis and the Rivers of Devon" in Smiles, S and Pidgley, M. The perfection of England (1995), 32-38; Somers Cocks, p.4. Imprints: Somers Cocks series: S.41, S.45, S.54, S.66, S.70, S.88, S.109, S.155, S.161; individual prints: 174, 525, 1169, 1741, 1846, 1886, 2731

Lewis, F.C.Junr.
SC1741. Milton Abbot. The River Tamar, at Endsleigh. A seat of His Grace the Duke of Bedford ... / painted by F.C.Lewis ; engraved by F.C.Lewis Junr.. [1840?]

Lewis, George Robert engraver. Born: 27 Mar 1782, London. Died: 15 May 1871, Hampstead. Brother of Frederic Christian Lewis. Sources: Saur; Lister; Thieme & Becker. Imprints: Somers Cocks series: S.45.

LIGHTFOOT, L., artist and engraver
Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks series: S.74.

LINN, D., artist. Fl. 1847-62. Sources: Saur; Grant. Imprints: Somers Cocks individual prints: 1376

Lipschitz, S., engraver, fl. c.1830.

Litson, William, artist. The Litson family were residents of Lynton, at one time being linked to the Valley of the Rocks Hotel. Several members of the family died in the Lynmouth flood disaster in 1952. Sources: Information from descendant; not in Saur.
SC1645. Lynton & Lynmouth. Valley of Rocks, Linton, Devon / [after W.Litson]. [1810?]

London, J., artist. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks individual prints: 1177

Longmaid, H., engraver. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.108; individual prints:
SC2102. Maker. Mount Edgcumbe House / drawn by A.Rae ; engraved by H.Longmaid. 1828

Longmate.
SC1400A. Kingsbridge. The trewe platt of the newe byldyng, upon fyve pyllers ... / G.P. Harris del March 1799. from the original plan 1586 ; Longmate sc. 1799

Lowry, Joseph Wilson, engraver. Born: 1803. Died: 1879. Engraved plates after Allom. Sources: Hunnisett. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.107

Lucas, engraver
SC3022. Torquay. Ansty's Cove and Bishopstowe / Lucas. 1857
SC3106. Torquay. The beautiful Bishopstowe. To Henry Lord Bishop of Exeter in admiration / by Lucas. 1857
SC3107. Torquay. The gardens Bishpstowe from the dining room / by Lucas. 1857

Lucas, David. engraver. Born: 1802. Died: 1881. Sources: Engen.
SC3480B. . A river scene in Devonshire / by D.Lucas after F.R.Lee. 1839

Lupton, T.
SC0512. Dartmouth. Dartmouth Castle on the River Dart / drawn by J.M.W.Turner, R.A. ; engraved by T.Lupton. 1824
SC0719. Eddystone. The Edystone light house / by T.Lupton after J.M.W.Turner. 1824
SC2315. Plymouth. Catwater. Entrance to Plymouth Sound / by T.Lupton after J.M.W. Turner. [1830?]
SC2315-1. Plymouth. Catwater. Entrance to Plymouth Sound / by T.Lupton after .... 1856

Lupton, Thomas.
SC2498. Sidmouth. Sidmouth / drawn by J.M.W.Turner, Esqr. R.A. ; engraved by Thos. Lupton. [1830?]
SC2498-1. Sidmouth. Sidmouth / drawn by J.M.W.Turner, Esqr. R.A. ; engraved by .... 1856

LUXMOORE, John Vellacott. Printer, bookseller, stationer. Crediton: High Street 1850-1856. Moved from Totnes. Registered press 25/9/1846 (DRO Q/S 68). Tea agent EFP 11/1/1849 1f. Exhibited drawings of Mr. Gould, architect of Barnstaple EFP 15/4/1852 4a. Sources: directories; Maxted (1991). Imprints: Single prints (Somers Cocks): c1855: 432,433.

M.H., artist.
SC0488. Dartmouth. Entrance to Dartmouth from Bearscove / after M.H. and E.W.H. 1853
SC0535. Dartmouth. Saint Saviour's Church. Dartmouth. South porch / after M.H. [1847?]
SC0536. Dartmouth. St.Saviour's Church, Dartmouth / M.H. 1846. 1846
SC0542. Dartmouth. The Butter Walk / M.H. 1845. 1845
SC0548. Dartmouth. Higher street, The Old Shambles / M.H. 1845. 1845
SC0549. Dartmouth. Higher street, The Old Shambles / M.H. 1845. 1845
SC0550. Dartmouth. The Fosse / M.H. 1845. 1845
SC0551. Dartmouth. Higher street / M.H. 1845. 1845

M.H.H., artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.160; individual prints: 488-9, 535-7,
SC0537. Dartmouth. St.Saviour's Church, Dartmouth / [after M.H.H.]. [1847]

Mace, S., artist. London 1737. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 2014

Mackintosh, D., artist. Sources: Sauer: Daniel fl. 1800-25 McEwan, or David, architect d. 1891 - to check. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 80

Maclure.
SC2166. Plymouth. Plymouth New Grammar School. Established 1822 / Llewellynn Jewitt, del. ; Maclure, Macdonald & Macgregor, lith London. [1830?]
SC2194. Plymouth. Royal Albert Bridge across the River Tamar at Saltash / by Maclure, Macdonald & Macgregor after A.F.Roper. [1860?]

Madeley, G.E., lithographer. London: 3, Wellington Street, Strand 1846. Fl. c.1830-1846. Sources: Saur; Lister.

MALTON, James, engraver and publisher, London: 6, Conduit Street 1790; 20, Warwick Street, Golden Square 1792; 39, Upper John Street 1793; 17, Norton Street, Poland Place 1794-1803. Son of Thomas M. (1726-1801). Died: 28 July 1803, Norton Street, brain fever. In Dublin with father 1785-91, then to London. Architectural draughtsman and author, studied perspective and geometry. Publ. a number of topographical and architectural works. Exhibited Society of Artists 1790, Royal Academy 1792-1803. Sources: DNB; Thieme and Becker; Graves. Imprints: Abbey: 1790-99: AS473; 1797: AL34; 1800: AL152, ASI 12, AT422; Tooley: 1794-95: 315; Somers Cocks sources: S.25, single prints: 851
SC0214. Bishopsteignton. Bishops Teignton / by J.Malton after F.Keenan. 1800
SC0668. Drewsteignton. Fall of the Teign near Fingle Mill / F.Keenan del. ; J.Malton aquatinta. 1800
SC0691. Dunsford. View from Dunsford Bridge / by J.Malton after F.Keenan. 1800
SC2875. Teignmouth. Mouth of the Teign / by J.Malton after F.Keenan. 1800

MALTON Thomas, engraver and publisher, London: 3, Poland Street, Oxford Street 1774-77; 56, Poland Street 1779; Bath 1780; 8, Carlisle Street, Soho 1781-96; Conduit Street 1783-89; Great Tichfield Street 1791; 103, Long Acre 1792-1804. Born: 1748, son of Thomas M. (1726-1801). Died: 7 Mar. 1804, Long Acre. Three years with James Gandon the architect in London. Exhibited Royal Academy 1773-1803. Premium Society of Arts 1774. Academy gold medal 1782. With father in Dublin 1785. Among his pupils at his evening classes in Conduit Street was Turner. Publs. include: A Picturesque Tour through the Cities of London and Westminster 1792, Picturesque Views of Oxford 1802. Sources: DNB; Theime and Becker; Graves; Maxted (1977). Imprints: Abbey: 1792-1801: AS204; Somers Cocks single prints:
SC0851. Exeter. View of the interior of Exeter Cathedral / F.Nash delint. ; T.Malton fecit. ; dedicated to Gentlemen of Exeter Literary Soc. 1803

MANN, Samuel. Bookseller, printer, stationer, newsagent. Ashburton: North Street 1844-1856. Died: EFP 14/8/1861. Daughter died EFP 4/5/1854 8f. Agent for magazine EFP 7/9/1854 4c. Sources: directories; Maxted (1991). Imprints: Single prints (Somers Cocks): c1845: 5,9.

Manz, A.
SC0120A. Berry Pomeroy. Vue de vieux chateau du Berry Pomeroy dans le comte de Devonshire / by A.Manz after Walmesley. [1800?]
SC0120B. Berry Pomeroy. Vue de la cascade pres de Berry Pomeroy dans le comte de Devonshire / by A.Manz after Walmesley. [1800?]

Mardon, Son & Hall.
SC3088A. Torquay. Atkinson's Belgrave Hotel, Torquay / by and after Mardon, Son and Hall. [1860?]

MARSH, John. Bookseller, stationer, librarian. Sidmouth: Royal Library 1823d; York Terrace 1830d. Children: daughter married EFP 26/6/1828 2d. Bankrupt EFP 26/8/1819 4a, to surrender at Globe Inn, Exeter LG 24/8/1819, certificate LG 4/12/1819. Imprints: 1816: Noble; 1818: Sidmouth; 1824: Sidmouth;
SC2673. Sidmouth. A view of Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill. [1819]

Marshall, C., artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 521

MARTEN, Charles. Bookseller, stationer. Brixham: King Street 1830d. Agent for house sale EFP 28/5/1829 3e. Advert EFP 10/9/1829 2d. Imprints: Single prints (Somers Cocks): c1825: 242, 243, 244.

Marten, C., lithographer. Fl. c.1840. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 249

MARTEN, J. Print publisher. Stonehouse 1832. Imprints: single prints (Somers Cocks): 1832: 2271.

Marten, John, lithographer. Fl. 1808-34. Sources: Saur; Houfe; Mallalieu.

Martens, C., artist. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.106

Martens, F. lithographer. Fl. 1830. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.106
SC1091A. Exmouth. View at Exmouth / by F.Martens after C.Martens. [1830?]
SC1091B. Exmouth. The Beacon. Exmouth / by F.Martens after C.Martens. [1830?]
SC1092. Exmouth. [ Mill at Exmouth] / by F.Martens. 1829

MARTENS, L.W., artist and lithographer. Fl. 1829. Sources: Not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.106

Martin, artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 3113

Martin, E. A., artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 288

Martin, James (or John), artist. Fl. 1853-56. Sources: Saur; McEwan.

MARTIN, R., lithographer. London: 26 Long Acre 1836. Fl. 1829-36. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.101, S.126.

Martin, T., artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.137, S.204, S.209
SC0202. Bideford. Bideford, from the new Barnstaple road / after T.Martin. [1840?]

Mason, James, engraver. Fl. 1743-83. Executed plates after Claude, Poussin and contemporary English artists. Sources: DNB. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.4.
SC2076. Maker. View of Mount Edgcumbe / by J.Mason after G.Lambert, S.Scott and C.W.Bampfylde. [1755?]
SC2078. Maker. A view of Mount-Edgcumbe from the blockhouse (no. 2) / by J.Mason after G.Lambert, S.Scott and C.W.Bampfylde. 1755
SC1921. Plymouth. A view of Hamoze and Plymouth Dock from Mount Edgcumbe (no. 5) / [by J.Mason after G.Lambert, S.Scott & C.W.Bampfylde]. [1755]
SC2133. Plymouth. A view of the Long Room and Baths with the country adjacent, near Plymouth / by J.Mason after J.Northcote. 1769
SC2237. Plymouth. A view of Plymouth fort and St.Nichols's Island, from Mt. Edgcumbe / by J.Mason after G.Lambert and S.Scott. 1755

Mason, J. Fl. c.1850. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.186
SC0423. Cornwood. Viaduct at Slade, Devon / [by J.Mason] ; Angel, printer, Exeter. [1850?]

MASON, T., lithographic draughtsman. Fl. 1852. His lithographs were published in Exeter and Plymouth but neither White's Devon directory of 1850 nor the index to the 1851 census show any likely identifications. Sources: Not in Saur.

Matthews, T., engraver. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.52
SC0643. Dawlish. Luscombe, Devonshire / by T.Matthews after J.P.Neale. [1820?]

Mawman, J.
SC0029. Axminster. Axminster. 1821
SC1832. Okehampton. Okehampton. 1821
SC2235. Plymouth. Plimouthe. 1821

McClatchie, A., engraver. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.103
SC0273. Buckfastleigh. Buckfastleigh Abbey, Devon / drawn by T.M.Baynes ; engraved by A.McClatchie. [1829]
SC1171. Holne. New bridge near Holne, on the Dart / drawn by T.M.Baynes ; engraved by A.Mc.Clatchie. 1830
SC1171-1. Holne. New bridge near Holne, on the Dart / drawn by T.M.Baynes .... 1833

McGahey, J., engraver. Fl. c.1810-35

McGraig, W., artist. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.34

McQueen & Co., lithographers. Fl. 1822. Sources: not in Saur

Measom, G., engraver. Sources: not in Saur.
SC2195. Plymouth. The Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash / by Mr.Measom after W.Hake. [1860?]

MEDLAND, Thomas, engraver, London: Old Palace Yard, Westminster 1777; Horseferry Road, Westminster 1779; facing Marsham Street, Westminster 1780; 3, Gray's Walk, Lambeth 1789-93; 13, Abingdon Street, Westminster 1794-1806; West India College, Hertford 1808-16; St. Andrew's Vicarage, Hertford 1821-22. Died: 30 Oct 1833, Hertford. Collaborator with William Byrne. Worked in line and aquatint manner. Subjects chiefly topographical. Work appeared in Copperplate magazine. Engraved plates for Farington's Views of the Lakes 1789, Harding's Shakspeare illustrated 1793, Robinson Crusoe after Stothard 1790. Exhibited Royal Academy 1777-1822. Moved to Hertfordshire when appointed drawing master at Haileybury College 1806. Sources: DNB; Thieme and Becker; Graves; Maxted (1977). Imprints: Somers Cocks
SC3334. Torquay. Torr Abbey / drawn by J.Carr Esqr. ; engraved & printed by T.Medland. 1803

MERIGOT, J., print publisher. London. Fl. 1772-1814. Sources: Saur; Lister; Thieme & Becker.

Metcalf, engraver. Sources: not in Saur.
SC0115. Berry Pomeroy. Berry-Pomery Castle / Metcalf sc. [1760?]

Michell, M., artist. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.15

MIDDIMAN, Samuel, engraver, London: 55, Crown Court, St. James's Square 1771 -73; 63, Wells Street, Oxford Street 1774-76; at Mr. Byrne's, 69, Wells Street 1777; 79, Margaret Street, Cavendish Square 1780; l6, Winchester Row 1781-82; Warren Place, Hampstead Road 1795-97. Born: c1750: Died: 20 Dec. 1831, Cirencester Place. Taught by William Byrne and prob. William Woollett and Bartolozzi. Employed by Boydell for Shakspeare Gallery. Landscape was his finest feature ad he was frequently employed by others for this preliminary work. His own finished engravings appeared in various topographical publications 1784-1811. Exhibited Free Society 1771, Society of Artists 1772-77, Royal Academy 1780-97. Sources: DNB; Thieme and Becker; Graves; Maxted (1977) Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.15, S.29, S.53

MILLER, J., engraver. Fl. c.1830-33. Sources: Hunnisett.

Miller, William, engraver. Born: 1796. Died: 1882. Executed engravings after Allom and Turner. Sources: DNB; Engen; Hunnisett. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.82, S.107

Mitchell, Philip, artist. Born: 1814, Devonport. Died: 1896. Sources: Thieme and Becker; Mallalieu. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.190

MOAT, C. Print publisher. Plymouth. Imprints: single prints (Somers Cocks): c1855: 1904, 1905.

Mogford, Thomas, artist. Born: 1809. Died: 1868. Sources: DNB.
SC1017. Exeter. Mr. Quicke's academy, Kings Lodge, Exeter. / T.Mogford del ; Hackett, imprim. Exeter. [1830?]

MOODY, Charles, lithographic printer. London: 257, Holborn 1850. Sources: Twyman. Imprints: SC1909. Plymouth. Exterior of Charles' Church, Plymouth / J.Shaw, delt ; R.Groom, lith. ; C.Moody, lith printer, 257 Holborn. 1850

Moore, C., artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources:S.84

Moore, J., artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.22

MORELAND, H., lithographer. Sources: not in Saur

Morris, artist and engraver. Identity uncertain. A. Morris and Thomas Morris both exhibited at the Royal Academy from 24 Baker Street 1791-93 and 77 Baker Street 1794. However they were mainly portrait pinnters.
SC2788. Tavistock. A view on the Tamar near the Ware / Morris delt. et sculpt.. 1791

MOSLEY, Charles. Engraver. London. Saint Paul Covent Garden 1752. Fl. 1735-1770. Apprentice: Robert Sanders £30.00 1752 IR/1/19/14. Assisted William Hogarth in his engraving The gate of Calais 1749. Also well-known is An exact perspective view of Dunmow after David Ogborne 1751. Produced satirical prints after his own designs 1739, 1740. Book illustrations include plates for Thomas Stackhouse A new history of the Holy Bible, 1752 (e.g plate 78 p. 1224). Portraits include an equestrian portrait of Charles I after Van Dyck. Prolific engraver of bookplates. Four fold out natural history plates in The preceptor: a general course of education wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius and advancing the instruction of youth (London: J. Dodsley, 1769). Sources: Dictionary of National Biography; Thieme & Becker.

Mottram, Charles, engraver. Born: 1807. Died: 1876. Sources: DNB; Engen; Hunnisett.Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.107
SC2103. Maker. Mount Edgcumbe, Devonshire. The seat of the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, to whom the publishers ... / T.Allom ; C.Mottram. 1830
SC2103-1. Maker. Mount Edgcumbe, Devonshire. The seat of the Earl of Mount .... 1849
SC2126. Plymouth. Interior of the Athenaeum, Plymouth / G.Wightwick Esq. ; C. Mottram. 1832
SC2126-1. Plymouth. Interior of the Athenaeum, Plymouth / G.Wightwick Esq. .... 1849
SC3477. Yealmpton. Kitley House, Devonshire. The Seat of Edmund Pollexfen Bastard, Esq.M.P. / T.Allom ; C.Mottram. 1830
SC3477-1. Yealmpton. Kitley House, Devonshire. The Seat of Edmund Pollexfen .... 1849

Mullings, W., artist. Fl. c.1830. Sources: not in Saur.
SC1063. Exmouth. Exmouth / after W.Mullings. [1830?]

Munn, R., artist. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.34

MUTLOW, Henry, engraver and printer, London: 13, Russell Court, Covent Garden 1794-1818; 3, York Street, Covent Garden 1819-1830+. Trading: alone 1794-1818; as Henry Mutlow and son 1819-1828; as James Mutlow 1829-1830+. Previously Woodman and Mutlow q.v. Engraved bookplates. Sources: Thieme and Becker; directories; Maxted (1977). Imprints: Somers Cocks:
SC0710. Eddystone. South elevation of the stone lighthouse completed upon the Edystone in 1759 ... / H.Mutlow, sculpt.. [1775?]

N., F., artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 1587

Nash, F.
SC0129. Berry Pomeroy. View of Berry Pomeroy Castle / J.Farington Esqr., R.A. ; F.Nash sculp.. 1822
SC0440. Dartington. View of Dartington Hall / R.Stothard del. ; F.Nash sculp.. 1822
SC0898. Exeter. South view of the Broadgate at Exeter / drawn by J.Farington, Esqr. R.A. ; F.Nash sculpt. [1822]
SC0910. Exeter. View of the Southgate at Exeter, taken down in 1819 / drawn by J.Farington, Esqr. R.A. ; F.Nash sculpt.. 1822
SC0917. Exeter. View of the Watergate, taken down in 1815 / J.Farington, Esqr. R.A. ; engraved by F.Nash. 1822
SC1712. Marldon. View of Compton Castle / S.Lysons delin. ; F.Nash sculpt.. 1822
SC1757. Newton Abbot. Old mansion at Bradley / F.Nash del. et sculp.. 1822
SC1854. Ottery St.Mary. S.E. view of the church of Ottery St.Mary / F.Nash del et sculp. 1822
SC3376. Totnes. Rood-loft & screen in Totnes Church / S.Lysons del. ; F.Nash sculp.. 1822

Nash R., artist. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.34

Nash, Frederick, artist and engraver. Born: 1782. Died: 1856. Sources: DNB. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.69, single prints: 851

NEALE, John Preston, artist. Born: 1780. Died: 1847. Executed architectural drawings with a pen and tinted them in watercolour, exhibited at Royal Academy and elsewhere. Sources: DNB. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.52, S.102

Needham, Jonathan, lithographer. Fl. 1850-74. Worked in London, exhibited 1858-70. Sources: Thieme and Becker; Engen; Lister
SC1545. Lynton & Lynmouth. Mill Slade, near Linton, North Devon / from a pencil-drawing by J.Needham. [1840?]
SC2187. Plymouth. View of the Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash, constructed of wrought iron from the designs ... / by J.Needham after C.A.Scott. [1859?]

Neele, J. & J.
SC2885. Teignmouth. A perspective view of the bridge over the River Teign from Teignmouth to Shaldon / by J.& J.Neele after W.Dawson and Strutt. 1828

NEELE, Samuel John, engraver and copperplate printer, London: 352, Strand 1782-1833; corner of Round Court, Strand 1808; 3, Burleigh Street, Strand 1834-37. Trading: as S. J. Neele 1782-1827; as James and Josiah Neele 1828-32; as Josiah Neele 1833-37. B. 1758; d. 1824. Livery Cooks' Co. by 1792. Engraver specialising in book illustrations and maps. Most engravings signed with surname only. Engraved musical works c1790-1808. Plates used for jigsaws. Son in partnership by 1820. Son Henry 1798-1828. Sources: Thieme and Becker; Todd; Darlington and Howgego; Hannas; Maxted (1977) Imprints: Abbey: 1797: AS473; BM Satires 1782; Somers Cocks 222
SC0222. Black Torrington. View of the Revd. W.H.Coham's weir at Black Torrington Devonshire / T.Clack delt. ; Neele sculp., Strand. [1800?]

Nettleton, lithographer. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.134
SC1900. Plymouth. St. Andrew's tower from Bedford Street / Nettleton, lith. [1836]
SC2151. Plymouth. Devonport Column and Mount Zion Chapel / Nettleton lith. [1836]
SC2319. Plymouth. The Laira Bridge & Saltram / Nettleton, lith. [1836]

Newbery, artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.200

NEWBERY and CARNAN. NEWBERY, Francis, bookseller, London: 65, St. Paul's Churchyard 1767-79; 45, East end of St. Paul's Churchyard 1779-1818. Trading: as Carnan and Newbery 1767-1782; alone 1779-1818. Born: 6 July 1743, s. of John (1713-67). Died: 17 July 1818. Ed. at Merchant Taylors School, Trinity College, Oxford and later at (Cambridge but took no degree. Marr. Mary Raikes, sister of Robert Raikes the printer of Gloucester. Partner with half-brother Thomas Carnan after father's death. Quarrelled with cousin Francis Newbery. Premises contained 'the greatest variety of little books for children' and he sold 'Kennedy's celebrated cornplaster' and 'cakes for making shining liquid blacking', St. James's chronicle Jan. 1775. Publ. various maps. After 1780 mainly confined to selling patent medicines from which he grew wealthy. Purchased Heathfield House, Sussex 1795. A commissioner of taxes he wrote various items on taxation. A lover of music, he played the violin and had his poems set to music by Dr. Crotch and others. Sources: DNB; Plomer; Nichols viii, 482; Chubb. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources S.5, individual prints:
SC0117. Berry Pomeroy. The south view of Berry Pomery Castle, in the County of Devon. [1769]
SC2391. Powderham. The east view of Powderham Castle, in the county of Devon. 1769
SC2938. Thorncombe. The south view of Ford Abbey, in the County of Devon.. [1769]

Newcourt, R., artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 783-5 (art)

Newman.
SC1566. Lynton & Lynmouth. Cottage at Waters-Meet, near Lynmouth / by Newman after H. Strong. [1850?]

Newman, J.
SC0066. Barnstaple. Barnstaple / by J,Newman. [1850?]
SC0491. Dartmouth. Dartmouth - from the north / eng by J.Newman. [1859]
SC0962. Exeter. Exeter. [1840]
SC1609. Lynmouth. Lynmouth & the East Lyn from the bridge / by J.Newman. 1841
SC3263. Torquay. Torquay, Devon. [1840]
SC3358. Torquay. Watcombe / by J.Newman. [1840?]

Newman, John & Co., engravers and print publishers. London: 48, Watling Street 1848-59. Sources: Hunnisett.

NEWTON, James, engraver, London: 21, Denmark Street, Soho 1776; at Mr Gamble's near King's Arms Stairs, Lambeth 1777; 14, Constitution Row, Gray's Inn Road 1799-1802. Born: 2 Nov. 1748. Died: c1804. Exhibited Society of Artists 1776-77. Brother William (1735-90) architect, son William John (1785- 1869) engraver. Sources: Thieme and Becker; Maxted (1977). Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.8, individual prints:
SC2015. Plymouth. Garrison, at Plymouth / [by J.Newton]. [1787]
SC2395. Powderham. North east view of Powderham Castle / J.Newton sculpt.. 1800

Nicholls, S.
SC1980A. Plymouth. Plymouth / by S.Nicholls. [1700?]

Nichols, J.
SC1027. Exeter. A front view of the remains of King Athelstan's palace, in Cary street, Exeter ..shewing its entrance in 1772 ... [1826]

NICHOLSON, J. Print publisher. Torquay. Imprints: single prints (Somers Cocks): c1840: 3358.

NIXON, John, artist and engraver. Died: 1818. Amateur artist and merchant. Exhibited landscapes and caricatures 1784-1815. Sources: DNB. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.62, S.218
SC2472. Sidmouth. View of the beach and Peak Hill, Sidmouth / J.Nixon, Esqr. delt.. 1810

Noble, H.B., engraver. Error for W.B.Noble?
SC3385. Totnes. Follaton House, Devonshire / by H.B.Noble. [1840?]

NOBLE, William Bonneau, artist. Born: 1780. Died: 1831. Brother of Samuel Noble, engraver. Landscape painter in watercolours. Taught drawing and exhibited watercolours of Welsh scenes 1809 and 1811. Sources: DNB; Thieme and Becker; Mallalieu; Grant. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.45, S.64
SC0351. Chudleigh. Haightly Cottage / D.Havell after W.B.Noble. [1818?]

NORTH, Lady Georgiana, artist. Born: 1797. Died: 1835. Sources: Saur; Haufe; Mallalieu. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 1874A

NORTHCOTE, James Artist and print publisher. Plymouth. Born: 1746. Died: 1831. Sources: DNB. Imprints: single prints (Somers Cocks): 1769: 2133.

OGBORNE, John, engraver, London: 58, Tottenham Court Road 1785; 58, Great Portland Street 1802-1811; 59, Great Portland Street 1805. Born: 1755, Chelmsford. s. of David O., painter. Died: c1795 or Nov. 1837 (this poss. the date of his son's death). Pupil of Bartolozzi for whom he worked in stipple manner. Later also used line manner. Plates after Boydell and others for Boydell's Shakspeare Gallery also many other plates after Angelica Kauffmann, T. Stothard and others. Engr. ports. for J. Thane's Illustrious British characters. Publ. many works himself. Exhibited Royal Academy 1785. Wife Elizabeth historian. Sources: DNB; Thieme and Becker; Graves; Maxted (1977). Imprints:
SC2087. Maker. View near Mount Edgecumbe / Willm.Payne del. ; J.Ogborne sculp.. 1798

Ogg, Henry Alexander, engraver. Fl. 1831-46. Sources: Hunnisett; Lister; Mallalieu.
SC2620. Sidmouth. Woolbrook Cottage, Sidmouth / Henry A.Ogg, sculp. 1839

Osborne, J, engraver. Sources: not in Saur.
SC0574. Dawlish. Public rooms, bridge & part of Strand, Dawlish / by J.Osborne. [1840?]

Owen, engraver
SC2998. Tiverton. Tiverton, Devon. / G.Shepherd del. ; Owen sc.. [1830?]

Owen, Samuel, artist. Born: 1769? Died: 1857. Sources: DNB; Thieme and Becker; Mallalieu. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.82, S.220

P., G., artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 3304

Page, engraver.
SC0849. Exeter. Perspective view of the inside of [the] Cathedral Church / Pierce delint. ; Page sculpt.. [1790?]

PAINE, R.B. Print publisher. Budleigh Salterton. Imprints: Single prints (Somers Cocks): c1840: 212.

Palmer, George G., lithographer. Exeter c.1862-65. Sources: not in Saur.
SC0028C. Awliscombe. Awliscombe Church, the porch / Palmer, lith.Exeter. [1865?]
SC1039A. Exeter. St. Peter, corner of North Street, Exeter / Palmer, lith, Exeter. [1862?]
SC1047. Exeter. Ancient house in Catherine street, Exeter / drawn on stone by Geo.G.Palmer, Exeter. [1865?]

Parker, Frederick. artist. London: 10 Southampton Street, Strand 1845; 70 Great Queen Street 1846-47. Exhibited in London including Royal Academy 1833-47. A wood engraver of this name died in London 16 Dec 1847. Sources: Thieme & Becker; Grant; Garves. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 465

Parkyns, George Isham, artist and engraver. Born: c.1750, Nottingham. Died: c.1820. Sources: Thieme & Becker; Grant; Lister; Mallalieu.
SC3484A. Exeter. View near Exeter / by and after G.J.Parkyns. 1790
SC1808. Okehampton. Okehampton Castle. 1791
SC1808-1. Okehampton. Okehampton Castle. 1811

Parr, Remigius, engraver. Fl. 1741-47. Sources: DNB.
SC2772. Tavistock. Ye south east prospect of ye town of Tavistock in ye county of Devon / Ch.Delafontaine delin 1741 ; R.Parr sculpsit. 1741

Payne, R., artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 2688

PAYNE, William. Artist, print publisher. Plymouth 1790. Born: 1760, London. Died: 1830, London. Produced etchings, aquatints and watercolours. Based for some years in Plymouth where he was a draughtsman for the Board of Ordnance. Later active in London as a drawing master. Remembered as the inventor of Payne's grey. Two volumes of watercolours survive in Westcountry Studies Library. Sources: DNB; Thieme and Becker; Grant; Mallalieu; Le Messurier; Somers Cocks p.4. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.15, S.24, S.36, S.79; single prints: 174, 1441, 1985, 2072, 2087-8, 2378, 2726

PELTRO, John, engraver, London: at Mr. Lerpiniere's, Walcot Place, Lambeth 1779. Died: 5 Aug. 1808 aged 48, Hendon. Exhibited Free Society 1779. Sources: Thieme and Becker: Graves.
SC3484. Exe Valley. A farm and view near the River Ex in Devonshire/ John Peltro sculp. 1786

Penney, J.
SC0911. Exeter. A view of South Gate Exeter taken down in the mayorality of T. Floud Esqr. 1819. [1825?]
SC0911-1. Exeter. A view of South Gate Exeter taken down 1819. [1860?]

PENNY, James. Bookseller, bookbinder, stationer. Exeter: Southgate Street 1788; adjoining Globe Passage, Southgate Street 1789; North Street 1792; Fore Street 1793-1811; St. Petrock 1803; General Printing Office 1815. Born: London? Married: EFP 31/1/1793 3b. Children: James, daughter died EFP 25/12/1817 4b. Possible relations: James Penny who married Mary Witheys 2/9/1754 St. Petrock. Died: EFP 14/5/1840 2f. Freeman of Exeter as cordwainer of London 15/6/1790. Apprentices: Son James freeman of Exeter 17/1/1818, William Spreat freeman of Exeter 7/2/1818, John Treadwin freeman of Exeter 17/1/1818. Advert EFP 24/7/1788 2d. One of publishers of Biographical and imperial magazine LT 30/7/1789. Label c1790 mentions that he sells music and musical instruments. Sells Jones's solid black lead pencils EFP 24/5/1792 2d. Move to North Street EFP 6/12/1792 3d. Elected Steward EFP 1/10/1795 3c. Advert for journeyman bookbinder EFP 28/1/1796 3d. Serving in the East Devon Militia by substitute 1803. Agent for letting bakery EFP 21/4/1808 4d. Agent for Plymouth and Devonport Telegraph 1809. Advert for assistant EFP 4/1/1810 2b. Advert for apprentice EFP 12/5/1814 4d. Lottery agent EFP 1/7/1815. Agent for writing lessons EFP 16/11/1815 4e. Lottery agent FP 4/4/1816 1c. Advert 12/12/1816 4d. Publishing book EFP 3/8/1820 1b. Publishing prints of scenery of Devon and Cornwall 15/2/1821 4b. Lottery agent EFP 7/2/1822 1d. Adverts EFP 29/12/1825 4d, 21/1/1826 4e, 20/3/1828 2b. Business later continued by Wheatons. Sources: directories; Maxted (1991); Exeter freemen; Exeter militia list 1803; Clamp: Attwood. Imprints: 1793: Eastcott; 1815: Williams; single prints (Somers Cocks): 1810: 759; c1825: 911.

Penson, J., engraver. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.223; single prints: 2137, 2261-2,

Pentreath, R.T., artist. Fl. 1844-1861. Sources: Thieme & Becker; Grant. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.227
SC2189. Plymouth. The Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash / R.T.Pentreath, delt.. [1859]

Phillips, Richard.
SC1052. Exmouth. Exmouth. [1808]

Picken, A.
SC1306. Ilfracombe. Ilfracombe, looking north east from the Tors / by A.Picken after J.Jackson. [1845?]
SC1908. Plymouth. St. Budeaux Church, Devon / by A.Picken. [1845?]

Pickett. Engraver. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.79, single prints:
SC2689. South Brent. Brent Church, Devon / W.Payne del. ; Pickett sculp.. 1797

PIERCE, J. Artist and print publisher. Exeter. Imprints: Single prints (Somers Cocks) c1790: 849-50.

PIERCE, W. Print publisher. Exeter. Imprints: single prints (Somers Cocks): 1801: 860.

Pindar, P., artist. Presumablt the same as John Wolcot. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 2070

Pitts, J. Engraver
SC3182. Torquay. East view of Torquay. As it was in the year 1780 / by J.Pitts. [1830?]

Pocock, N., artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.220

Pole, Lady de la, artist. Sources: Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.24

POLLARD, Robert, engraver and printseller, London: Spa Fields c1782-1802; 15, Brayne's Row, Spa Fields 1786; 7, Brayne's Row 1802. Born: 1755, Newcastle upon Tyne. Died: 23 May 1838, London. Artist and picture dealer. To London c 1780. Worked as engraver in mixed lined, etched and aquatint technique. Pupil of Richard Wilson. Early on landscape and marine painter. Director of Society of Artists 1769 of which he was the last surviving member. Associated with Francis Jukes who finished many of his works. Latter part of life spent in obscurity. Son Robert his partner. Sources: DNB; Thieme and Becker; J. C. Smith 151, 155. Imprints: Abbey: 1790: AT594; 1791: AL444; Somers Cocks:
SC0759. Exeter. A south view of the City of Exeter / by R.Pollard after W.Ellis. 1810

Pollard, W.C.
SC0409. Combeinteignhead. Near Newton Bushel on the Teign. [1825?]
SC2713. Stokenham. Tor-Cross. [1827]
SC2741. Tamerton Foliot. Lophil - on the Tavy. [1827]

POULTON, William. Pianofore tuner and repairer and music seller. Torquay: 4, Vaughan Parade 1840d-1844d; 3, Lawrence Place 1848d-1852d. Secretary of Torquay Reading Society 1840d. Agent for Religious Tract Society 1848d. Imprints: single prints (Somers Cocks: c1840: 3120.

POUNCY, Benjamin Thomas, engraver, London: at Mr. Cazier's, Orange Court, near King Street, Golden Square 1772; 13, Great Mays Buildings 1773; 37, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden 1777; 34, Maiden Lane 1778; Pratt Street, Lambeth 1780-99; 9, Gray Walk, Lambeth 1788-89. Died: 22 Aug. 1799, Pratt Street. Pupil and brother-in-law of William Woollett. Employed at Lambeth Palace where he was deputy librarian until 1786. Assisted Ducarel, the librarian in his researches. Began by engraving seals for Ducarel and Astle, also facsimiles of the Domesday book for Surrey and Worcester. Later engraved landscapes after eminent artists and plates for antiquarian, topographical and other works 1774-97. Produced plates for Macklin's Bible and Copperplate magazine. Exhibited Society of Artists 1772-80, Royal Academy 1782-89. Sources: DNB; Thieme and Becker; Nichols viii, 40, ix, 534, 719; Graves. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.12

Powell, C.F. Artist. Fl. 1831-35. Sources: Thieme and Becker; Grant. Imprints: single prints SC 199, 379, 1287.
SC0379. Clovelly. Clovelly, from the quay / by J. Powell after C.F. Powell. [1830?]

Powell, J. Engraver. Fl. 1830. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 379,
SC0199. Bideford. Bideford, from the Barnstaple road / by J.Powell after C.F.. [1830?]
SC1287. Ilfracombe. Ilfracombe / by J.Powell after C.F.Powell. 1830

Prattent, Thomas, engraver. Fl. 1790-92. Sources: Mallalieu.
SC0031. Axminster. South-west view of Axminster Church, Devonshire / Prattent sculp. 1792

Prior, T.A. Enrgaver. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.179, single prints:
SC0938. Exeter. Exeter / W.Harvey, del from a sketch by J.Thorne ; T.A.Prior, sc. 1849
SC1970. Plymouth. Devonport from Mount Edgecumbe / E.Duncan, pinoc ; T.A.Prior, sculp.. [1856]
SC2003. Plymouth. Plymouth, from Mount Batten / W.Harvey, del.from a sketch by J. Brown ; T.A.Prior, sc.. [1850]

Prout, J.
SC2355. Plympton St.Maurice. Plympton, Devon - the birth place of Sir Joshua Reynolds / after J.Prout. [1835?]

PROUT, John Skinner, artist and lithographer. Born: 19 Dec 1805, Plymouth, son of John (1782-1861) and Maria Prout (nee Skinner 178?-1819). Uncle was watercolour artist Samuel Prout (1783-1852). Married: 19 Jun 1828 Maria Heathilla Marsh (1807-1871), eldest daughter of John and Mary Ann Marsh of Marsh's subscription library, Sidmouth. Died: 29 Aug 1876, Camden Town. Started career as artist, lithographer and drawing instructor 1827 in Penzance. Drew and lithographed numerous scenes around Penzance (1827-1831), Bristol (1832-1837), northern Devon (1836-40), Monmouthshire, Chester and York (1838-1840). Moved to Clifton, Bristol 1832, became member of sketching club with William J. Muller and Samuel Jackson. Moved to London 1838, elected Member of the New Society of Painters in Water Colours Dec 1838. First vol. of lithographs published by Charles Hullmandel in London, 1834: Picturesque antiquities of Bristol. Hullmandel printed further vols: Antiquities of Chester; Antiquities of York; and, The castles and abbeys of Monmouthshire 1838-40. Later work also published in Illustrated London news and by Virtue and Co. of London. Departed for Sydney, Australia 1840. In Australia, worked as artist (in oils and watercolour), lithographer, theatre scene-painter, and taught and lectured. Jan 1844 moved to Hobart, Tasmania. 1845 organised first exhibition of art in Australian Colony, followed by second, highly successful exhibition in May 1846. Lithographs published in 4 vols. Sydney illustrated and Tasmania illustrated. Returned to London, settling in Camden Town 1848. Produced diorama Voyage to Australia, reproducing his works on glass lantern slides 1850, later re-presented as a moving panorama, touring Torquay/Plymouth area 1854, and London 1855. Travelled regularly round England and Europe, exhibiting at annual New Society of Painters in Water Colours exhibition 1854-1876. Sources: Tony Brown, 'John Skinner Prout: an early lithographer'. The World of Antiques & Art (Jun-Dec 2000), 111-115; Dictionary of Australian artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870 (Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1992), 644-646; Tony Brown and Hendrik Kolenberg, Skinner Prout in Australia 1840-48 (Hobart: Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, 1986) exhibition catalogue; Tony Brown, 'John Skinner Prout: a colonial artist', Art and Australia, vol. 22, no. 4, (1985), 515-22. Entry abridged from information kindly supplied by Tony Brown tbrown@iprimus.com.au Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 384, 1553.

PROUT, Samuel. Artist. Born: 1783, Plymouth. Died: 1852. Worked in Devon from 1805 until going to London in 1812 after meeting the antiquary John Britton. One of first artists to venture onto high Dartmoor. Noted for sketches of cottages, mills and bridges, often in a ruinous or run-down condition. Produced soft-ground etchings for publications by Thomas Palser and Rudolf Ackermann 1811-19. Sources: Somers Cocks p.4; Le Messurier. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.29, S.32, S.34, S.36, S.38, S.45, S.56, S.67, S.82.

Purser, G., artist. Sources: not in SaurImprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 2202

Pyall, H., engraver. Fl. 1830s. Sources: Engen; Lister; Thieme and Becker. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.96.

PYE, John, engraver and printseller, London: at Mr. Birk's, saddler, Little Queen Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields 1769; at Mr Edwards's, Duke Street, Lincoln's Inn Fields 1770-71; 164, Fenchurch Street 1772K; 19, Cornhill 1773; 48, Fore Street, Moorfields 1774-1775. Born: 1745; prob. died young. Pupil of Thomas Major. Premium Society of Arts 1758. Boydell publ. landscapes by him in the line manner 1773-75. Exhibited Society of Artists 1769-73. Sources: DNB; Thieme and Becker; Graves. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.12, individual prints: 1836 SC1836. Okehampton. The castle and town of Okehampton, Devonshire / Craig delin. ; Pye sculp.. [1810?]
SC2241. Plymouth. The entrance of Plymouth Sound and Hamoaze at low water, taken from under Mount Wise / drawn by W.Hay ; engraved by J.Pye. 1780

Pye, John. engraver. Born: 7 Nov 1782, Birmingham. Died: 6 Feb 1874, London. Sources: Lister.
SC1698. Mamhead. Mamhead Hall, Devon. Sir Robert Newman Bart. / by J.Pye. 1848

PYNE, James Baker, artist. Born: 1800. Died: 1870. Sources: DNB. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 1537

Quilley, John P., engraver. Fl. 1823-1842. Sources: Engen. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints
SC0521. Dartmouth. Dartmouth Castle / drawn by C.Marshall ; engraved by I.P.Quilley. 1832

RACKETT, Thomas, artist. Born: 1753. Died: 1841. Sources: DNB. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.20

RADCLYFFE, William, engraver. Born: 1783. Died: 1855. Sources: DNB; Engen; Hunnisett. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.102
SC0261. Broadhembury. The Grange, Devonshire / drawn by J.P.Neale; engraved by W.Radclyffe. 1829
SC0282. Buckland Filleigh. Buckland Filleigh. Devonshire / drawn by J.P.Neale ; engraved by W.Radclyffe. 1829

RADFORD, Anna. Bookseller, printer, librarian, stationer. Exmouth: Vicarage Place 1840d; Beacon Hill 1844d. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: c1840: 1094.

Rae, A., artist. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.108

Ralph, Benjamin, engraver. Fl. 1763-1775. Sources: Thieme & Becker; Grant. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 116, 499

Ranson, Thomas Frazer, engraver. Born: 1784. Died: 1828. Sources: DNB. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.42; single prints:
SC0553. Dawlish. Dawlish / T.H.Williams, delt. ; T.Ranson sculpt.. [1815?]

Rawle, S., engraver. Fl. c.1810. Engraved for European magazine. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.218; single prints:
SC2755. Tavistock. The Gateway at Tavistock Abbey, Devonshire / drawn by J.Nixon Esq. ; engraved by S.Rawle. 1810
SC3336. Torquay. Tor Abbey. Devon. The seat of George Cary Esqr. / drawn by J. Nixon Esq. ; engraved by S.Rawle. 1810
SC3386. Totnes. [ Old North Gate, Totness Castle, Devon] / J.Nixon Esqr. delt. ; S.Rawle spc.. [1810]

Rawlins, Thomas J., engraver. Fl. 1837-60. Sources: Houfe; Mallalieu.
SC0870. Exeter. The Bishop's throne. Exeter Cathedral / J.S.Forbes, delt. ; T.J. Rawlings, lith. ; M.& N.Hanhart lith.printers. [1845?]
SC3135. Torquay. New church of St.Luke, Tor Mohun, Torquay, Arthur W.Blomfield M.A., architect. [1863?]

Rayner, Samuel, artist. Fl. 1841-1872. Sources: DNB. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.84 (art)

Read, W., engraver. Fl. c.1825-1834. Sources: Hunnisett; Lister. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.76, S.92; single prints:
SC0560. Dawlish. Dawlish from the beach / by W.Read after H.Haseler. [1825?]
SC0562. Dawlish. Lawn & part of Strand, Dawlish, Devon / by W.Read after T.E.Chapman. 1828
SC0607. Dawlish. South west view of beach, Dawlish, Devon / J.E.Chapman, del ; W.Read, sculp.. 1828
SC0608. Dawlish. North east view of the beach, Dawlish, Devon / by W.Read after T.E.Chapman. 1828
SC0653. Dawlish. Public Rooms, bridge, & part of Strand, Dawlish, Devon / by W. Read after T.E.Chapman. 1828
SC1408. Kingsteignton. Kingsteignton, from Wilwoods / by W.Read after L.E.Read. [1825?]
SC2820. Teignmouth. The old Saxon Church, East Teignmouth, Devonshire / by W.Read after L.E.Reed. [1825?]
SC2845. Teignmouth. Teignmouth, from the Walk / by W.Read after L.E.Reed. [1825?]
SC2882. Teignmouth. The mouth of the Teign, from the Exeter Road / by W.Read after L.E. Reed. [1825?]

Rean, W., engraver. Fl. c.1800. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints:
SC1910. Plymouth. Stoke Church yard, gibbet etc / Denman del ; W.Rean sc. [1800?]

Record, John, engraver. Fl. 1768-1780. Sources: Thieme & Becker. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints:
SC0712. Eddystone. A view of the Edystone lighthouse in a calm, build by Mr.Smeaton. [1786]

Redavy, M., engraver. Sources: not in Saur.
SC3197. Torquay. Torquay with Waldrom Hill & pier / M.Redavy / 47. 1848

Redman, lithographer. Fl. c.1825.
SC0354. Chudleigh. Yaxley Mill, near Chudleigh / E.Calvert [?] ; Redman lithog.. [1825?]

REED, Lancelot Elford. Lithographic draughtsman. Tiverton: Hammet's Square 1823-1830. Listed in directories as music and drawing master. Fl. 1819-35. Produced lithographs of Tiverton, Exeter, Teignmouth, Torquay. Contributions on insects to Loudon's Magazine of natural history. Sources: Somers Cocks p.7. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.54, S.76, S.95, S.11O, S.117, S.169.

Reeve, R. Engraver.
SC0801. Exeter. North west view of the Cathedral Church of St.Peter, Exeter / drawn & etched by J.Buckler ; engraved by R.Reeve. 1810

Repton, J. Artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.219

REYNOLDS, Samuel William, engraver, London: 6, Rolls Buildings, Fetter Lane 1797; 48, Poland Street 1798- 1810; no. 47 1800; Bayswater 1819-21; Craven Place, Bayswater 1827. Born: 4 July 1773, London. Died: 13 Aug. 1835, Ivy Cottage, Bayswater. Studied in Royal Academy and under William Hodges. Taught mezzotint by John Raphael Smith. A rapid worker, produced many plates after contemporary and old masters. Through his friendship with Samuel Whitbread he came to know Sheridan. Drawing master to royal princesses. Also oil and watercolour painter. Worked and exhibited in France. Exhibited Royal Academy and British Institution 1797- 1827. Children Samuel William (1794-1872) engraver, Elizabeth (1800-76) engraver end painter, and Fanny, painter. Sources: DNB; Thieme and Becker; Graves. Imprints: Abbey 1800: AT422; Somer Cocks sources: S.83
SC0454. Dartmouth. Dartmouth on the River Dart / drawn by J.M.W.Turner, R.A. ; engraved by S.W.Reynolds. 1825

Ricauti, T.J., lithographer. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.124
SC1150. Hennock. Pitt House, near Chudleigh, Devon. The residence of Thomas Pinsent Esqr Ricauti, lith ; Day & Haghe, lithrs. to the Queen. 1841

Ricauti, T.J.
SC1899. Plymouth. Saint Andrew's Church, Plymouth / by T.J.Ricauti. [1835?]
SC1916. Plymouth. Saint Paul's Chapel - Edgcumbe Place, Stonehouse / by T.J. Ricauti. [1835?]
SC2129. Plymouth. Athenaeum Theatre and Assembly Rooms, Plymouth / by T.J.Ricauti. 1835
SC2140. Plymouth. Exchange, Plymouth, as designed / by T.J.Ricauti. 1835
SC2179. Plymouth. Niagara Cottage, Quarry Park, near Plymouth. John Foulston archt. / on zinc by T.J.R. ; printed by J.Grieve. [1835?]

Richardson, engraver
SC0769. Exeter. Rougemont Castle, at Exeter, in Devonshire / Richardson sculp. [1775?]

RICHARDSON, George, engraver, King Street, Golden Square 1766; 95, Great Titchfield Street 1767-75, 105, Great Titchfield Street 1768-1816. Born: c1736. Died: c1817. Primarily an architect. Travelled on continent 1760-63. Publ. a number of works on architectural design. Produced many aquatint illustrations. Decorated apartments in antique taste. Poor in old age and assisted by Nollekens. Exhibited Society of Artists 1766-83, Royal Academy 1774-93, Free Society 1783. John Richardson listed at 105, Great Titchfield Street in directories 1802-1809. Sources: DNB; Thieme and Becker; Graves. Imprints: Abbey: (G. Richardson) 1776: AL56; 1781: AL57; (G. Richardson and son) 1787: AL58; 1792; AL59; Somers Cocks:
SC3050. Torquay. Babbacombe / by G.Richardson after M.Gompertz. [1845?]

Richardson, W., engraver. Fl. 1840-1877. Sources: Engen; Hunnisett.
SC1289. Ilfracombe. Ilfracombe / W.Richardson after J.Jackson. 1835

Richebois, engraver. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S117.
SC2918. Teignmouth. Teignmouth, from the Torquay Road / by Richebois after E.L.Reed. [1828?]

Rickards, engraver. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S220.
SC1274. Ilfracombe. Ilfracombe, from the eastward / Pocock delt. ; Rickards sculpt.. 1809

Ridgway, S.R., artist. Fl. 1869-75. Sources: not in Saur. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S227, S.228

RISDON, Charles. Lithographer, engraver, printer. Exeter. 5, Queen Street 1845d-1846d; 251/2, High Street 1846-1855d+; Cathedral Yard 1849; 5, Paris Street 1850d. First successful Exeter lithographer, published much of William Spreat's work. Advert EFP 23/1/1845 2d. Moved premises EFP 12/2/1846 2e, 4/1/1849 4e. Stock in trade for sale EFP 28/6/1849 1d. Printed lithographs in Harding's History of Tiverton 1845. Paris Exhibition 1855 exhibited from 40, King Street, Covent Garden (Vincent Brook's address). Imprints: 1840: Peard; 1846: Haydon. Sources: Somers Cocks p.6; Clamp; G.Bridson (letter).
SC0658A. Dawlish. Elm Grove House. [1850?]

Roberts, David, artist. Born: 1796. Died: 1864. Sources: DNB. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.145

Roberts, E., engraver. Possibly Edward John Roberts 1797-1865. Sources: Engen; Hunnisett. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.52
SC1756. Newton Abbot. Ford House, Devonshire / drawn by J.P.Neale ; engraved by E. Roberts. 1818

Roberts, Henry, engraver. Born: c1710. Died: c1790. Sources: Thieme & Becker. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.19, single prints:
SC0699. Eddystone. South elevation of the original lighthouse ... drawn at the rock by Jaaziell Johnson, painter ; engraved by Hen.Roberts, 1761. [1763]
SC0700. Eddystone. South elevation of Winstanley's lighthouse upon the Eddystone rock, as it was finished in the year 1699 .... [1763]

ROBERTS, J. Engraver, print publisher. Exeter. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints:
SC0747. Exeter. Opening the new bason at Exeter, Septr. 29th 1830. Arrival of the shipping at the upper wall / drawn and printed by J.Roberts. [1830]

ROBERTS, P, may be linked to Roberts, Piercy, printseller and engraver, London: 28, Middle Row, Holborn 1791-1805H. Sources: directories; Maxted (1977) Imprints: BM Satires 1791 -95; Somers Cocks:
SC1114. Filleigh. Castle Hill, Devonshire / by P.Roberts. [1800?]

ROBERTS, William. Bookseller &c, also printer 1835d & 1855d+. Exeter: 197, High Street (opposite Broadgate) 1829-1848d; 195, High Street 1848d-1850d; 197, High Street 1851d-1856d+; Broadgate 1861. Born: Hatherleigh 1804/5. Married: EFP 23/9/1830 2d, widower 1851. Children: William H. q.v. assisted father 1851, others born Exeter 1832/39. Succeeded Samuel Hedgeland, indenture 1829. Advert EFP 18/12/1834 2e. Printed forms relating to lunatics used 1847-8. Employed 4 persons 1851. Imprints: 1845: Oliver, Westcote; 1849: Western Miscellany; 1852: Davidson; 1861: Oliver; single prints (Somers Cocks): c1835: 825; c1840: 1050. Sources: Census 1851 1868/322; Clamp.

Robson, George Fennell, artist. Born: 1788. Died: 1835. Sources: DNB. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.89

Rocci. Engraver. Sources: not in Saur.
SC1379. Ivybridge. Puente de Yvy en el Devonshire / by Rocci. [1852?]

ROCK & Co. ROCK, William Frederick, stationer and print publisher, London: 8, Queen Street 1833-38; 11, Walbrook 1838-95. Trading as: William and Henry Rock 1833-38; as Rock and Co. 1838-95. Born: 29 Jan 1802, Barnstaple, eldest son of William Henry, shoemaker. Died: 1 Feb 1890, Greenwich. Educated at Christ's Hospital, London 1811-17. Partner with Thomas De La Rue, stationer and playing card maker. Set up business with brother Henry as fancy stationer 1833. Joined by younger brother Richard c.1838. John Payne partner by 1845 as Rock Brothers and Payne or Rock and Co. Business of fancy stationers included pictorial writing paper with steel line engraved vignettes. From 1848 began to number vignettes. Numbering ran to about 7,200 until c.1876. Mainly pictorial scenes of tourist areas in England, but some Scottish and even foreign views. Also issued in booklets and strips and used to illustrate books. Produced comic cards, chiefly after Thomas Onwhyn. Fire damaged many plates 13 Dec 1859. Firm employed 100 people 1861. Retired 1 Jul 1883. Residence Tudor House, Maze Hill, Greenwich. Presented Rock Park to citizens of Barnstaple 1879. Set up North Devon Athenaeum which holds a large collection of his engravings.Sources: Hyde, Ralph "A year for celebrating W.F.Rock" Print quarterly, 19 (2002), 341-352; Andrews, J. William Frederick Rock, 1802-1890: Barnstaple's great Victorian benefactor, 2002.

ROFFE, J., engraver, London 1798. Born: 1769. Died: 14 Dec 1850. Sources: Hunnisett. Imprints: Somers Cocks:
SC0996. Exeter. Devon and Exeter Hospital / drawn by W.Davey ; engraved by J. Roffe. [1809?]
SC2032. Plymouth. Marine Barracks at Stone-House, Devonshire / engraved by J.Roffe from an original drawing by T.Girlin. 1798

Rogers, John, engraver. Born: c.1808. Died: 1888. Sources: Engen; Hunnisett.
SC3188. Torquay. Torquay / drawn by D.Cox ; engraved by J.Rogers. [1830?]
SC3188-1. Torquay. Torquay, Devon / D.Cox ; J.Rogers. [1850?]

ROGERS, Philip Hutchins. Artist, engraver. Plymouth. Born: 1794. Died: 1853. Produced etchings for N.T.Carrington's Dartmoor 1826. Sources: DNB; Somers Cocks p.4; Worth p.514. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.80.

Rogerson & Tuxford.
SC0530. Dartmouth. Dartmouth Castle. 1854

Rolle, Miss, artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.22

Rooker, Edward, engraver. Born: c1712. Died: 1774. Sources: DNB. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.19; single prints:
SC0708. Eddystone. [ South elevation of the stone lighthouse completed upon the Edystone in 1759 ...] / [by E.Rooker after S.Wale]. [1763]

Roper, A. F., artist. Fl. 1841-1846. Sources: Wood. Imprints: Somers Cocks single prints: 2194 (art)

Rosenberg, C., engraver. Fl. 1827. Sources: Thieme & Becker.
SC2883. Teignmouth. View of Teignmouth Bridge, from the Bishopsteignton Road / by C. Rosenberg after Strutt. 1827
SC2884. Teignmouth. Teignmouth Bridge, from the quay / by C.Rosenberg after Strutt. 1827

Rowe, Mr, artist. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.22

ROWE, George. Engraver, lithographer, print publisher. Exeter: 38, Paris Street c1826; Saville Cottage, Mount Radford c1829-9; Cheltenham c1833-45. Born: Exeter 1796. Died: Exeter 1864. The most prolific of Devon artist engravers and lithographers, responsible for over 300 Devon scenes. First works published by John Wallis 1826. Later his own publisher. Moved to Cheltenham where in partnership as Rowe and Norman, lithographic, copperplate and general letterpress printers. Also drawing master. In 1852 went to gold diggings in Bendigo, Australia to recoup fortunes. Returned to England 1858. Sources: Blake, Steven, George Rowe, artist and lithographer 1795-1864: the catalogue of an exhibition (Cheltenham: Art Gallery and Museum, 1982); Somers Cocks p.6 etc. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.81, S.86, S.90, S.91, S.95, S.98, S.99, S.100, S.104, S.105, S.121, S.123, S.127, S.128, S.129, S.130, S.137, S.150, S.151; single prints: 75, 135, 309, 466, 559, 568, 575, 582, 665, 833, 954, 1026, 1035, 1066A, 1069, 1193, 1292, 1302, 1626-7, 1654, 1956, 2221, 2278, 2307, 2321, 2491-2, 2496-7, 2501A, 2559, 2619, 2648-9, 2922, 2924, 3043-4, 3101, 3118, 3262.

Rowe, Mrs.
SC1034. Exeter. Ancient houses - High Street, Exeter. / Mrs. Rowe lith.. [1835?]
SC1628. Lynton. [ View of Lynton] / by Mrs.Rowe. [1840?]

Rowe, N, artist. Sources: Lister. Imprints: Somers Cocks sources: S.36; single prints:
SC0678. Drewsteignton. Logan stone, Devonshire / drawn by S.Prout ; etched by N.Rowe. 1811

ROWE, Samuel. Printer, bookseller, stationer, publisher. Plymouth: 7, Whimple Street 1823. Trading as S. & J.B.Rowe 1823d. Born: Brixton Nov. 1793, son of Benjamin, yeoman. Died: Crediton Sept. 1853. Apprenticed to Richard Southwood in Kingsbridge 1811. Established in business 1813, joined by younger brother Joshua Brooking Rowe. Advert EFP 5/6/1817 1e. Elected member of Plymouth Institution 1817, delivered many lectures. Author of various topographical works including Perambulation of ... Dartmoor. Left bookselling and entered Jesus College, Cambridge 1822. Minister at St. Budeaux, East Stonehouse and Crediton. Sources: Kelley, Alan "Samuel Rowe: no ordinary man", Devon Historian, 41 (1990), p.3-7; Worth p.509; directories. Imprints: 1821: Map ; 1826: Rowe; single prints (Somers Cocks): 1893.

ROWLANDSON, Thomas, engraver and print publisher, 4, Church Street, St. Anne's 1775; 103, Wardour Street 1777-86; 50, Poland Street, Pantheon 1787-90; 52, Strand 1792; Dalby Terrace, City Road 1805; James Street, Adelphi 1811-1827. Born: July 1756, Old Jewry. Died: 22 Apr 1827, James Street. Studied in Royal Academy and Paris. Settled in London as portrait painter by 1777 but travelled frequently on the continent. Also a frequent visitor to Devon en route to a friend who lived in Bodmin. Exhibited Society of Artists 1783, Royal Academy 1775-87. Worked extensively for Ackerman for whose Poetical Magazine he produced the series of plates later publ. separately as the three tours of Dr. Syntax, also many other series and individual caricatures. Sources: DNB; Thieme and Becker; Timperley 849; Graves; Le Messurier. Imprints: Abbey: 1760: AS54; 1793-96; AL248; 1797: AL316; 1798: AS40; 1798-99: AL379; 1799: AL397, 461; 1800: AL63, 249; Tooley: 1798: 408; 1799: 409, 414, 416; BM Satires 1780-92; Somers Cocks sources: S.50, individual prints:
SC3480. . A view in Devonshire / by T.Rowlandson. 1818

Rudge, Bradford, landscape painter, lithographer. Bedford, fl. 1840-1872. Exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1840 and from 1863 to 1872. The Art Journal 1859, p.122 includes a rather unflattering review of "Yew tree in Lorton Vale" at the Institute of Fine Arts exhibition. Painting in Godalming Museum. Sources: Engen; Thieme & Becker; Graves; Catalogue of engraved British portraits in the British Museum, vol. 1 (1908) p.476.
SC2967. Tiverton. Interior of Blundell's School, Tiverton / drawn & lithd.by B. Rudge, Bedford ; Madeley, printer, 3 Wellington St.Strand. [1840?]
SC2968. Tiverton. General view of Blundel's School, Tiverton / by and after B.. [1840?]

RYLAND, John, engraver, printer and printseller, London: St. Martin Ludgate 1776; Old Bailey 1781; 67, Old Bailey 1783-1802. Bankrupt Aug. 1776, bankrupt again 6 Dec. 1788, cert. 18 Apr. 1789. City Poll Book 1781. Sources: Maxted (1977) Imprints: Somers Cocks:
SC0499. Dartmouth. Dartmouth Castle / B.Ralph del. ; J.Ryland sculp. [1764]
SC0927. Exeter. The south west view of Exeter / I.Ryland del et sculp. 1764
SC0927A. Exeter. A view of the city of Exeter / [after Ryland ?]. [1768?]

Ryland, T. [error for J?]
SC0116. Berry Pomeroy. Berry-Pomeroy Castle / by T.Ryland after B.Ralph. 1764