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George Bell & Sons
A long-running London publishing house, it grew from an educational bookseller into a respected home for classics, scholarly works, and children's books. Its name is especially tied to Victorian and early 20th-century publishing, including the well-known Bohn's Libraries series.
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An Alphabetical List of Books Contained in Bohn's Libraries (1892)
by George Bell & Sons
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Founded in London in 1839 by George Bell, the firm began as an educational bookseller and publisher with strong links to university and scholarly publishing. Over time it became known more broadly for classics, reference works, and children's books, building a reputation as a steady presence in British publishing.
The company expanded in the 19th century through acquisitions and publishing series, most notably becoming associated with Bohn's Libraries, a major collection that helped bring a wide range of literary, historical, and scholarly texts to general readers. After George Bell's death in 1890, the business continued under the Bell family and remained active well into the 20th century.
George Bell & Sons lasted until the 1980s, leaving behind a substantial publishing record that is still documented in library and archive collections. Its history reflects the world of classic British publishing: practical, literary, and deeply connected to education and the circulation of books.