A Dictionary of the Booksellers and Printers who Were at Work in England, Scotland and Ireland from 1641 to 1667/Gilbertson, alias Derricke (William)
GILBERTSON, alias DERRICKE (WILLIAM), bookseller in London, (1) Bible in Giltspur Street, without Newgate; (2) Bible, near Newgate Street, 1640–1665. In partnership with Francis Coles, John Wright, and T. Vere, in the publication of ballads. In April, 1655, he acquired from Edward Wright a large number of copyrights of miscellaneous literature, amongst which may be noted The Tragicall History of King Leire and his 3 daughters; A Play called The Shoomakers Holiday or the Gentle Craft; Scoggins Jests; The Crown Garland of Golden Roses, both parts. [Stationers' Register, Liber E, pp. 339-42.] Gilbertson died between March 29th, 1665, and April 15th, 1665. His will was proved in the Prerogative Court. [P.C.C. 38, Hyde.] From this it appears that he was a native of Guildford, in Surrey, where he owned some property, and where he desired to be buried. He nominated Francis Coles, Thomas Vere, and Robert White his pall bearers. On April 18th, 1666, his copyrights were assigned to Robert White. [Register, Liber F, p. 314.]