Private company

Allen & Unwin

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Australian publishing company

George Allen & Unwin is a British publishing company formed in 1914 after Sir Stanley Unwin purchased a controlling interest in George Allen & Co. It established an Australian subsidiary in 1976.2 It is part of George Allen & Unwin Limited.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1976Founded1
  • HeadquartersCrows Nest1
  • Websitewww.allenandunwin.com
  • Legal formsubsidiary company, private limited company1
  • LEI98450052E63C914B64433
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered address83 ALEXANDER STREET, 2065 Crows Nest, Australia3
  • Registered withThe Australian Securities and Investment Commission, 003 994 2783

George Allen & Unwin is a British publishing company formed in 1914 after Sir Stanley Unwin purchased a controlling interest in George Allen & Co. It established an Australian subsidiary in 1976.2

Subsidiaries and ownership

Former owners and parents

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1976Founded Founded1