Mary Clark (printer) explained

Mary Clark was a printer and publisher who operated on Aldersgate Street, London, from 1677 to 1696.

Mary Clark
Occupation:	Printer
Years Active:	1677 - 1696
Known For:	Printing and publishing

Life and career

Operating her shop on Aldersgate Street, Clark oversaw the printing and publication of over 100 imprints.^[1] The print shop was established by her husband, Andrew Clark. After his death in 1677, Clark continued to run the shop herself until 1696.^[2] At the time, in 17th-century London, it was unusual for a woman to own and operate a print shop.^[3] She was aided by her manager, Ben Motte, who was also her son-in-law and later would become her successor.^[4]

Of books she printed, one notable volume was the 4th edition of Part 2 of Abraham Cowley's Works, published by Charles Harper and Jacob Tonson.

See also

• List of women printers and publishers before 1800

References

Notes

• Web site: Hansen. Kelly. 5 Women Printers and Booksellers of the 17th Century. Scripta Manent, Special Collections & Rare Books University of Missouri Libraries. 21 March 2014.
• Web site: Hansen. Kelli. 5 Women Printers and Booksellers of the 17th Century. Library News, Libraries University of Missouri. 30 November 2021.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mary Clark (Biographical details). British Museum. 21 March 2014.
2. Book: Plomer, Henry R.. A dictionary of the printers and booksellers who were at work in England, Scotland and Ireland from 1668 to 1725. 1922. Oxford University Press. Oxford.
3. Web site: Werner. Sarah. Early Modern Women Printers: An Ada Lovelace Post. 21 March 2014.
4. Web site: CLARK, Mary. British Book Trade Index. 21 March 2014.