[1] Bing came to Copenhagen in 1799 where he initially worked as calico printer and later as a tutor in Roskilde.

It played an important role in the emancipation of the Jewish community but was ultimately unable to support two families.

On 10 September 1819, Bing was granted a royal license to open a store with "all materials used for writing and drawing as well as maps and school books".

[2] The shop was initially located at the corner of Pilestræde and Sværtegade but later relocated to Kronprinsensgade 36.

[3] Bing's two sons joined the firm and the store developed into one of the leading bookshops in the city.