J. Platts

Historical Publication Info

History

London-based music seller, printer and publisher, James Platts began publishing from his house perhaps as early as 1785. Opened a shop in Berwick Street, Soho, about 1805. Succeeded by (his son?) Charles Platts about 1834.

Imprints, Addresses, Agencies

Imprints

J. Platts
C. Platts (c.1834-1838)

Addresses

9, Lovel's Court, Paternoster Row, Cheapside (c.1790-c.1797)
6 St. John"s Court, Fleet Street (c.1797-1800)
21 Portland Street, Soho (c.1800-1805)
83 Berwick Street, Oxford Street (c.1805-1816)
320 Oxford Street, near Hanover Square (c.1816-1820)
340 Oxford Street, near the Pantheon (c.1820-1822)
9 John Street, Oxford Street (1822-1838)

Plate Numbers

Plate #	Full Plate	Composer	Work	IMSLP #	Full Year	Year

Sources Consulted

Frank Kidson, British Music Publishers, Printers and Engravers (1900)
Humphries and Smith, Music Publishing in the British Isles

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