Mary Clark (printer)

Operating her shop on Aldersgate Street, Clark oversaw the printing and publication of over 100 imprints.^[1] The print shop was established by her husband, Andrew Clark. After his death in 1677, Clark continued to run the shop herself until 1696.^[2] At the time, in 17th-century London, it was unusual for a woman to own and operate a print shop.^[3] She was aided by her manager, Ben Motte, who was also her son-in-law and later would become her successor.^[4]

Of books she printed, one notable volume was the 4th edition of Part 2 of Abraham Cowley's Works, published by Charles Harper and Jacob Tonson.^[2]

• List of women printers and publishers before 1800

• Hansen, Kelly. "5 Women Printers and Booksellers of the 17th Century". Scripta Manent, Special Collections & Rare Books University of Missouri Libraries. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
• Hansen, Kelli. "5 Women Printers and Booksellers of the 17th Century". Library News, Libraries University of Missouri. Retrieved 30 November 2021.