The First John Murray and the Late Eighteenth-Century London Book Trade by William Zachs

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The First John Murray and the Late Eighteenth-Century London Book Trade by William Zachs

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Part of British Academy Monographs series

Summary

In October 1768 John Murray founded the publishing house which until recently remained an independent. He had no publishing experience and began with a capital of just £700. On his death, twenty-five years later, Murray's stocks, shares and copyrights were worth £12,000.

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The First John Murray and the Late Eighteenth-Century London Book Trade by William Zachs

In October 1768 John Murray founded the publishing house which until recently remained an independent. He had no publishing experience and began with a capital of just 700. On his death, twenty-five years later, Murray's stocks, shares and copyrights were worth 12,000.

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ISBN 13 9780197261910
ISBN 10 0197261914
Title The First John Murray and the Late Eighteenth-Century London Book Trade
Author William Zachs
Series British Academy Monographs
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1998-12-01
Number of pages 434
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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