Nathaniel Smith d.1723
Nathaniel SMITH d.1723
Biographical Note
Smith was a surgeon at St Bartholomew's Hospital.
Books
In his will, Smith expresses his desire that his executors sell all his 'Books pictures plate household stuffe and furniture as soon after my decease as conveniently may be, and to permit Mr Bateman Bookseller in Pater Noster Row to be the Purchaser of my Books provided he will give as much for them as any other person will'. His books, along with his 'valuable collection of paintings, his preparations in Anatomy, Instruments and other Curiosities' were sold by retail sale at his dwelling-house in Coleman Street, London. The sale was intended to begin on 31 May 1723, but was actually delayed until 7 June. Advertisements in the Daily Courant describe the books as 'consisting of the choicest Authors in Greek, Latin, Italian and English; relating to Physick, Surgery, and other polite Learning'.
Sources
- Alston, R. C., Inventory of sale catalogues ... 1676-1800, St Philip, 2010.
- Will of Nathaniel Smith, Surgeon of Saint Stephen Coleman Street , City of London, The National Archives PROB 11/591/30.
- A catalogue of choice Greek, Latin, Italian and English books, in most faculties; being the library of the ingenious Mr. Nathaniel Smith..., [London, 1723], ESTC T1696.