Constellation Similarity Assertions

The William J. Campbell Bookstore, founded in 1850 in Philadelphia by John Campbell, an English bookseller, also specialized in publishing local history and legal tracts. In 1874 William J. Campbell assumed direction over operations with the death of his father. In 1931 William's son John J. took replaced his father and served at the helm until the store closed in 1951. The firm was instrumental in assembling the Franklin imprintscollection at Yale and the Curtis Collection at University of Pennsylvania.

From the description of Records, 1833-1955. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122635581