Thomas, Moses, 1787-1865
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- Thomas, M. (Moses), 1787-1865
Additional Information
Birth Date
- 1787
Death Date
- 1865-08-15
Birth Place
- Frankford (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Sources
- found: His Catalogue of English books, stationary and fancy articles, 1817:t.p. (M. Thomas; Philadelphia bookseller)
- found: MWA/NAIP files(hdg.: Thomas, Moses, 1787-1865; note: Baltimore bookseller; Philadelphia bookseller, publisher, and auctioneer)
- found: Biographical encylopaedia of Pennsylvania, 1874, viewed online February 22, 2023(Thomas, Moses; publisher, bookseller, and auctioneer; born, Frankford, Philadelphia County, 1787; died August 15, 1865; for a short time served as clerk in Baltimore bookstore; when still very young, opened bookstore in Philadelphia; published The analectic magazine beginning in 1813; published numerous and popular works; in 1828, with brother, founded auction and commission house, M. & S. Thomas, originally located at no. 87 Chestnut Street; after retirement of his brother, carried on business in the name of M. Thomas alone, succeeded by M. Thomas & Sons, two sons assuming responsibilities in the business; moved business to building on Fourth Street, below Chestnut)
- found: Worldcat searched February 22, 2023(access point: Thomas, Moses, 1787-1865; Thomas, M.; M. Thomas & Sons Auctioneers; usage: Moses Thomas; M. Thomas)
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Change Notes
- 1987-06-16: new
- 2023-03-01: revised
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