Joseph Royale was a colonial printer.

Provenance

Presented by William Spawn, 1966; accessioned, 1971 (1971 1133ms).

Originals in University of Virginia.

General physical description

1 volume, ca. 460 p., photocopies.

Early American History Note

The Joseph Royale Account Book contains the daily business transactions for 1764-1766 of this Williamsburg-based printer. Royale was the official government printer and, until 1766, the sole printer in Virginia. This account book captures the first years of his business.

Genre(s)

• Account books.
• Business Records and Accounts

Subject(s)

• Business and Skilled Trades
• Colony and State Specific History
• Printers -- Virginia -- Williamsburg.
• Printing and Publishing
• Printing industry -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.