Murray, John, 1851-1928

Sir John Murray, the fourth of seven by that name to head the Scottish publishing firm of John Murray, was educated at Oxford and travelled extensively in the United States. He became a partner in 1878, and headed the firm after his father's death in 1892. He was Queen Victoria's publisher, and continued the firm's standard for quality and innovative publications.

From the description of John Murray letter to George W. Childs, 1876 Oct. 18. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 68815781

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