Philip Luckombe

Philip Luckombe (baptised 1730 – died 1803) was an English printer and author.

He was born at Exeter, the son of John Luckombe, a tailor.

He worked as a printer there, and then moved to London, where he was employed as a writer.

[1][2] The editor of dictionaries and encyclopædias, Luckombe also wrote books on printing, and made a study of conchology.

His collection of shells was considerable, and his learning brought him the acquaintance of Thomas Percy.