Private company
Marcus Ward & Co.
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British publishing company
Marcus Ward and Co. was an Irish publishing company known for its illustrated books for children and adults, as well as its decorative greeting cards. It had its beginnings in 1802, with a partnership between John Ward, James Blow and Robert Greenfield. By the 1820s they owned paper mills in Belfast, Comber and Coleraine. which operated under the company name of John Ward and Sons.2 It ceased to exist in 1899.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersBelfast1
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Marcus Ward and Co. was an Irish publishing company known for its illustrated books for children and adults, as well as its decorative greeting cards.2
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- WikipediaMarcus Ward & Co.
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- WikidataQ6758519
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- 1WikidataMarcus Ward & Co. on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaMarcus Ward & Co. on Wikipedia
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