Thomas Payne

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Thomas Payne "Honest Tom Payne" (1719 - 1799) (not to be confused with Thomas Bernard Payne or Thomas Paine author of the Rights of Man) was a well-known bookseller in 18th century London. His premises were notoriously small, but exceptionally popular with the literati of that period. His shop became a sort of club during the day for discussions on all subjects. He retired to Finchley in 1790 leaving the

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