John West (1770-1827) was a bookseller in Boston from 1793 to 1820. Over the years his business incorporated the following partners: his brother David West (1765-1810), Eleazer Tyng Fox Richardson (1787-1829), Melvin Lord (1791-1876), and John Calvin Holbrook (1808-1900). In 1820 Joh West sold his interests in the business. The firm was known variously as: 1796, D. & J. West (with his brother David West); 1808-1812, John West & Company (with E. T. F. Richardson); 1812-1818, West & Richardson (with E. T. F. Richardson; 1818-1820, West, Richardson & Lord (with E. T. F. Richardson and Melvin Lord); 1820-1829 Richardson & Lord; 1829-1832, Richardson, Lord & Holbrook (the firm retained Richardson's name after his death; with John Calvin Holbrook). In 1832 Lord disposed of his interest in the concern to Holbrook, reserving to himself some pecuniary interests in the copyrights. Shortly thereafter Holbrook sold his interest to other parties and returned to business in Brattleboro, Vermont.
From the description of Business records, 1792-1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207178096
