John Bell (publisher)

John Bell
Born1745
Died1831
Fulham, England
OccupationPublisher
LanguageEnglish
NationalityEnglish

John Bell (1745–1831) was an English publisher. Originally a bookseller and printer, he also innovated in typography, commissioning an influential typeface that omitted the long s. He drew the reading public to better literature by ordering attractive art to accompany the printed work.

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