Name/Title
Matthews, WilliamDescription
1. b. Scotland 1822 and apprenticed with a London bookbinder. He came to NY
in 1843 and opened up his own bindery in 1846. From 1854-1890 was in charge
of the bindery at D. Appleton. Author of "Modern Book-binding Practically
Considered" and an early member of the Grolier Club. The Bookman vol. XVI ,
Aug 1902-Feb 1903 pg. 175
2. 1854-1890 head of the bindery at D. Appleton & Co.. ibidAlso Known As
William Matthews