H. K. Lewis & Co. Ltd.
British book publisher and bookseller, 1844–1989 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
H. K. Lewis & Co. Ltd. (also known as Lewis's) was a prominent publisher, bookseller, and lender of books and journals, based in London. The company played a significant role in the field of medical and scientific publishing throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries. It occupied several premises in Gower Street and Gower Place in Bloomsbury, close to University College London (UCL), until it was acquired and dissolved by Pentos in 1989.
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Founded | 1844 (1844) |
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Founder | Henry King Lewis |
Defunct | 1989 (1989) |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Headquarters location | London |
Nonfiction topics | Medicine Science |
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