Tegg, William (Peter Parley)
William Tegg (Peter Parley; 1816 - December 23, 1895) was an English writer, bookseller, and publisher. Tegg was born in Cheapside, London, the son of bookseller and auctioneer Thomas Tegg (1776 - 1845). He apprenticed as an engraver and inherited his father's publishing and bookselling concern in 1845. His publications work primarily focused on reprints of children's books and English classics. In addition to being a publisher, he was also a writer of children's books under the pseudonym 'Peter Parley'. Tegg was known to be close friends with both George Cruikshank and Charles Dickens.
AKA: Peter Parley
A Gentleman's Pastime.
A. F. Rolfe's Angling Scenes. Salmon Fishing.
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This is a 1857 hand-tinted stone lithograph of two English sportsmen salmon fishing, likely in Scotland or Wales. The image was issued by William Tegg after a painting by the angler and landscape artist Alexander F. Rolfe. It is one of Rolfe's most iconic images, included in his 'A. Fl Rolfe's Angling Scenes' series. (more details)