Private company

The Anthoensen Press

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American publisher

The Anthoensen Press, also known as Southworth Press, was an American publishing company based in Portland, Maine, in operation between 1875 and 1987. Named for its second owner, Danish-born Frederick Anthoensen, the company was nationally renowned for the quality of the books it created.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1944Founded1
  • Industryprinting1
  • HeadquartersPortland1

The Anthoensen Press, also known as Southworth Press, was an American publishing company based in Portland, Maine, in operation between 1875 and 1987. Named for its second owner, Danish-born Frederick Anthoensen, the company was nationally renowned for the quality of the books it created.2

Timeline

  1. 1987Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1944Founded Founded1