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World Publishing Company

American publishing company (1902-1980)

The World Publishing Company was an American publishing company. The company published genre fiction, trade paperbacks, children's literature, nonfiction books, textbooks, Bibles, and dictionaries, primarily from 1940 to 1980.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1902Founded1
  • HeadquartersNew York City1
  • Founded inCleveland1

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The World Publishing Company was an American publishing company. The company published genre fiction, trade paperbacks, children's literature, nonfiction books, textbooks, Bibles, and dictionaries, primarily from 1940 to 1980.2

Former names

  • Commercial Bookbinding Co.since 19021

Timeline

  1. 1935Renamed Name changed to World Publishing Co1
  2. 1902Founded Founded in Cleveland1

Sources

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