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A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

Publisher: Alexander Strahan

Publisher: Alexander Strahan

Alternate Name(s): Alexander Strahan and Co. (1858–1872); Strahan and Co. Ltd. (1876–1882)

Primary Location: London

History: Begun in Edinburgh in 1858 by Alexander Strahan (1833–1918), moved to London, and ended in 1882. For a time, William Isbister was a silent partner. Publishers of Good Words, Argosy, and St. Paul's Magazine.

References: Anderson; DNCJ; Sutherland

Number of Titles Published by Alexander Strahan:

1861 (2 titles)1862 (3 titles)1864 (3 titles)1865 (2 titles)1866 (6 titles)1867 (9 titles)1868 (4 titles)1869 (1 titles)1870 (5 titles)1871 (16 titles)1872 (11 titles)1873 (19 titles)1876 (1 titles)1878 (5 titles)1879 (6 titles)1880 (7 titles)1881 (6 titles)1882 (1 titles)1884 (1 titles)