George Nicol (bookseller), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Nicol (bookseller)

British bookseller and publisher

Date of Birth: 01-May-1740

Place of Birth: Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 25-Jun-1828

Profession: bookseller, publisher

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

George Nicol (1740? – 25 June 1828) was a bookseller and publisher in 18th-century London.
In 1781, he became bookseller to George III, a position he held until 1820.
In 1785, he published an improved edition of James Cook's third voyage.
In 1786, he became involved with John Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery and bore responsibility for the letterpress.
He and the others in the project wanted to create a type that would be both utilitarian and beautiful.