Descriptionb. June, 31,1784 d. Nov 15, 1857, 1. Tapley relates an amusing story about a dispute between Prince and another bookbinder, Deacon Samuel West: see page 205, 1. 1. (1806-1837) Salem Imprints 1768- 1825, by Harriet Silvester Tapley pgs 204-205 2. (1806)  "Blank-Book Manufactory, Thomas Prince, informs his friends and the public that he makes Blank-Books of all kinds at his manufactory, next to the sign of the ship, Essex street.": Salem Gazette, Salem Massachusetts, December,30, 1806.