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Poster for Book Auction at Mr. Melrose's, Felton (8th April 1816)

 

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Poster for Book Auction at Mr. Melrose's, Felton - Click for bigger imageThis poster, printed by William Davison, is inviting the public to attend an auction of 600 "choice books" at Mr. Melrose's Long Room at Felton in north Northumberland. A wide variety of titles was on offer, with a viewing the day before the sale. William Davison was born at Alnwick, Northumberland, on 16th November 1781. He was the youngest son of William & Mary Davison. After leaving school William junior entered into an apprenticeship with Mr. Hind, a chemist in Newcastle. It is believed William returned to Alnwick in 1802, setting up business as a pharmacist. In 1803 he entered into a short partnership with Joseph Perry, a local printer in Alnwick. William continued to work in the town as an apothecary, pharmacist, and printer until his death in 1858. His printed material remains a unique illustration of the business and social activities present in the Alnwick area during the early and mid-nineteenth century.