Ballantyne Press
The Ballantyne Press was founded in 1799 by James Ballantyne and his brother John Ballantyne. James was particularly noted for his friendship with Sir Walter Scott who partially financed the printer after he moved his press to Edinburgh in 1803.
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Ballantyne Press
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- James Ballantyne · John Ballantyne
- Headquarters
- Edinburgh · London
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The Ballantyne Press was founded in 1799 by James Ballantyne and his brother John Ballantyne. James was particularly noted for his friendship with Sir Walter Scott who partially financed the printer after he moved his press to Edinburgh in 1803.
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It is associated with Kingdom of Great Britain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Its recorded founders are James Ballantyne and John Ballantyne. Its recorded seat is Edinburgh and London.
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