Description*Hannah French, "Early American Bookbinding by Hand" from: "Bookbinding in America" Lehmann-Haupt ed. 1967. pg.114 1. (pre 1806) Philadelphia, Joseph Oat is mentioned as a former employer of Thomas Bolton. Vermont Journal (Windsor) July 14, 1806 2. (1802)  Oat & Wilson, next 5 Grays alley. (Listed under removals and omissions) : Philadelphia Directory pg. 10. 3. (1802) Joseph Oat, 80 North third : Philadelphia Directory pg. 184. 4.  (1803) Grays alley : Philadelphia Directory pg. 188. 5. (1805) no Joseph listed Jesse Oat is listed on Moravian alley : Philadelphia City Directory (no page number) 6. (1806) Joseph Oat 22 Moravian alley : Philadelphia City Directory. Same address in 1807, and 1808. (no page number) 4. (1825)  Clawge's court: Philadelphia Directory and Strangers Guide