Julian Notary (1455–1523) was an

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printer and bookseller.

Career

As a printer of books, Notary frequently collaborated with

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. He had a French associate named Jean Barbier. In the colophon to his books, he writes that he lived in Kings street near

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. His earliest work is dated to 20 December 1498. Notary was also a bookbinder. He used the initials of "I.N." as a printers mark on his books.

References

Jean-Luc Deuffic, "Un imprimeur et relieur breton à Londres : Julian Notary (ca 1455- après 1523)", extrait de PECIA 6, 2004, p. 139-156
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External links

Dictionary of National Biography

Cambridge University Library

Google Books
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