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

English publisher.

From the description of Typed letter signed : London, to Joan Severn, 1911 Oct. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 764717770

Sir John Murray, English publisher. The grandson of the John Murray who published Byron, he and his brother, Hallam, joined the family firm in the 1870s.

From the guide to the John Murray IV manuscript material : 2 items, 1902-1906, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.)