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English printer and author From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Philip Luckombe (baptised 1730 – died 1803) was an English printer and author.
He was born at Exeter, the son of John Luckombe, a tailor. He worked as a printer there, and then moved to London, where he was employed as a writer.[1][2]
The editor of dictionaries and encyclopædias, Luckombe also wrote books on printing, and made a study of conchology. His collection of shells was considerable, and his learning brought him the acquaintance of Thomas Percy.[1]
Luckombe died in September 1803.[1]
Luckombe's main works are:[1]
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