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Michel Lévy Frères

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Parisian publishing house

Michel Lévy frères was a Paris publishing house founded in 1836 by Michel Lévy with his brothers Nathan and Kalmus (Calmann). Michel served as publisher until his death in 1875, upon which Kalmus succeeded him and renamed the company Calmann-Lévy. Michel Lévy frères published such authors as Honoré de Balzac, Gustave Flaubert, and Antoinette Henriette Clémence Robert; some of their works were illustrated by Eugène Lampsonius.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1836Founded1
  • HeadquartersParis1

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Michel Lévy frères was a Paris publishing house founded in 1836 by Michel Lévy with his brothers Nathan and Kalmus (Calmann). Michel served as publisher until his death in 1875, upon which Kalmus succeeded him and renamed the company Calmann-Lévy.2

The story

Founded by Calmann Lévy and Michel Lévy in 1836.1

Leadership

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Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Calmann-Lévy1

Timeline

  1. 1836Founded Founded1

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