John Bell (publisher)
18th/19th-century English publisher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Bell (1745–1831) was an English publisher. Originally a bookseller and printer, he also innovated in typography, commissioning an influential typeface that omitted the long s.[1] He drew the reading public to better literature by ordering attractive art to accompany the printed work.[1]
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John Bell | |
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Born | 1745 |
Died | 1831 Fulham, England |
Occupation | Publisher |
Language | English |
Nationality | English |
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