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August 1724 Acquisition
- When
- August 1724
- Where
- London, England
Thomas Longman purchased William Taylor's stock and goods in August 1724.
In August 1724, Thomas Longman purchased the stock and household goods of William Taylor, the first publisher of Robinson Crusoe, for £2282 9s 6d. This transaction established the foundation of the publishing house in London.
Sources
- Longman Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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