Folio Society
Other Business Names:
- Ede, Charles
- Sandford, Christopher
- Letts, John
- Lynner, Halfdan
- Gavron, Lord Robert
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Distribution - retailing
Book & other publications retailing
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Distribution - retailing
Mail order & catalogue retailing
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Publishing & printing
Other publishing
Notes:
Traces origins to 1947 when published first books. Formed by Charles Ede, 1921-2002, and Christopher Sandford, formerly of Golden Cockerel Press. Comprised in essence a book club focused on publishing books noted for their fine design and printing. Acquired in 1971 by John Letts and Halfdan Lynner and subsequently owned by Lord Gavron. In 2024 continues as an employee owned independent publisher [2024]
Publications:
- Folio 50. A bibliography of the Folio Society by Nash, Paul W, & Sue Bradley
- Folio Society, 1947-62 by Raphael, Sandra
- 'Folio Society' in J Rose & P J Anderson (eds), Dictionary of Literary Biography, Vol 112. British literary publishing houses, 1881-1965 by Parker, Jean
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Ede, Charles
- Sandford, Christopher
- Letts, John
- Lynner, Halfdan
- Gavron, Lord Robert
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - retailing Book & other publications retailing
- Distribution - retailing Mail order & catalogue retailing
- Publishing & printing Other publishing
Notes:
Traces origins to 1947 when published first books. Formed by Charles Ede, 1921-2002, and Christopher Sandford, formerly of Golden Cockerel Press. Comprised in essence a book club focused on publishing books noted for their fine design and printing. Acquired in 1971 by John Letts and Halfdan Lynner and subsequently owned by Lord Gavron. In 2024 continues as an employee owned independent publisher [2024]Publications:
- Folio 50. A bibliography of the Folio Society by Nash, Paul W, & Sue Bradley
- Folio Society, 1947-62 by Raphael, Sandra
- 'Folio Society' in J Rose & P J Anderson (eds), Dictionary of Literary Biography, Vol 112. British literary publishing houses, 1881-1965 by Parker, Jean