Description1. (1769) "Bookbinders, acquaint their Friends and the Public in general. That they have opened a Shop on Rotton-Row, in the House of Mr. John Jones, where they may have all manner of Bookbinding done in the neatest and most elegant taste (either in gilt or plain Covers) and on the shortest notice. Ruling ( in whatever Form required) performed to Satisfaction; and all other the business of Book-Bindering done on reasonable Terms, and with great Accuracy. And earnestly sollicits for the Public's favour, particularly those who are willing to encourage new Beginners, assuring them, that they will make it their unwearied Study to serve them  to the utmost of their Abilities, whenever they shall please to favour them with their Commands. They have for Sale, Chapman's Books, Both Red and Black inks, made and sold by themselves. Likewise Phials of almost any Size, may be had at the said Shop." The New York Chronicle, September 28 October, 5, 1769. The Arts and Crafts in New York, The New York Historical Society, 1936, vol. LXIX, pg. 246-247