Private company
John Smith & Son
British academic bookseller
John Smith & Son is a British academic bookseller based in Ringwood, Hampshire, England. Founded in 1751, it is the oldest bookselling company in the English-speaking world. It was based for many years at 57–61 St. Vincent Street in Glasgow, Scotland, which was also its principal retail outlet.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1751Founded1
- HeadquartersRingwood1
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John Smith & Son is a British academic bookseller based in Ringwood, Hampshire, England.2
Timeline
- 1751Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaJohn Smith & Son
- WikidataQ6258243
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- 1WikidataJohn Smith & Son on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaJohn Smith & Son on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsJohn Smith & Son photo by Matt.whitby, CC BY-SA 4.0