Lackington, George 1768-1844

George Lackington (1777-1844) was a bookseller and publisher. At 13 years old, he began work in his cousin James Lackington's bookshop. By 1794, it had become a very successful business dealing in remaindered books. George Lackington became head of the firm in 1798, whose name became Lackington, Allen & Co.; by 1803 it had also become a considerable publishing firm. Lackington married Eliza Bullock in 1805 and had three daughters and two sons. In 1825 he bought Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, from William Bullock, and turned part of the building into an exhibition hall, which became an important venue for major works of art. Lackington died in 1844 at his home, and was buried in a family vault at Kensal Green cemetery.