Private company
J. Lumsden and Son
Publisher, Scotland, based in Glasgow1
J. Lumsden and Son is a Scottish engraving and publishing firm founded in 1783 by James Lumsden, most known for its short runs of high quality printings of children's books. The firm also made bookbinders' finishing tools. The founder James Lumsden retired in 1810 and the business passed to his son, also James Lumsden (1778-1856), who adapted its speciality to stationery.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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J. Lumsden and Son is a Scottish engraving and publishing firm founded in 1783 by James Lumsden, most known for its short runs of high quality printings of children's books. The firm also made bookbinders' finishing tools.2
Timeline
- 1783Founded Founded1
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- 1WikidataJ. Lumsden and Son on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaJ. Lumsden and Son on Wikipedia