Private company

John P. Jewett and Company

John P. Jewett and Company is a Boston publishing company founded in 1846.¹ It ceased to exist in 1860.¹

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1846Founded¹

HeadquartersBoston, United States¹

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Interior view of John P. Jewett & Co.'s new and spacious bookstore, No. 117 Washington Street, Boston - DPLA - 625d7d4d1284fb5122b8725b1d38caf2 — Photo: Andrew, John, 1815-1870, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons²

The story

Founded by John P. Jewett and John Punchard Jewett in 1846.¹

Leadership

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FounderJohn P. Jewett¹
FounderJohn Punchard Jewett¹

Timeline

1860Dissolved Dissolved¹
1846Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataJohn P. Jewett and Company on Wikidata
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Wikimedia CommonsJohn P. Jewett and Company photo by Andrew, John, 1815-1870, Public domain