Blackie and Son Limited

Blackie and Son Limited

Blackie and Son Limited was a publishing house in Glasgow, Scotland, from 1890 to 1991.

The firm was founded in 1809 by John Blackie, snr. (1782-1874) as a partnership with two others and was originally known as 'Blackie, Fullerton and Company'. It began printing in 1819 and was renamed 'Blackie and Son' in 1831. It became a public limited company in 1890.

Blackie and Son initially published books sold by subscription, including religious texts and reference books, but later published single volumes, particularly educational texts and children's books, taking advantage of compulsory education from 1870.

The company ceased publishing in 1991.

See also

* UK children's book publishers

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