A Dictionary of the Booksellers and Printers who Were at Work in England, Scotland and Ireland from 1641 to 1667/Fawne (Luke)
FAWNE (LUKE), bookseller in London; Parrot in St. Pauls Churchyard, 1631-66. Took up his freedom March 26th, 1629. [Arber, iii. 687.] In partnership for some time with Robert Dawlman at the Brazen Serpent in St. Paul's Churchyard. Afterwards set up for himself at the sign of the Parrot. Dealt exclusively in works of divinity and was a strong supporter of the Presbyterian party. In 1652, in conjunction with five other booksellers, he published a pamphlet entitled A Beacon set on fire or the humble information of certain booksellers stationers of London, to the Parliament & Commonwealth of England. In this attention was directed to the Popish books that had been printed of late years, and to other books favoured by the Independents. The Independents replied with The Beacons Quenched, while Michael Sparke, q.v., published on his own account A Second Beacon fired by Scintilla. These pamphlets were the object of much satire in the news-sheets of the time. Luke Fawne died without issue on March 20th, 16656. [Smyth's Obituary, p. 71.] In his will he left a bequest to his apprentice, Brabazon Aylmer, and nominated John Macock, q.v., one of his executors, [P.C.C. 23, Mico.]