About Anton Philipp Reclam
Lived 1807 – 1896 (aged 88). Anton Philipp Reclam was a German publisher and bookseller.
Anton Philipp Reclam's Grave in the Old St. John's Cemetery in Leipzig
Anton Philipp Reclam (1807 in Leipzig – 1896 in Leipzig) was a German publisher and founder of the Reclam press.
Life Reclam established his company in Leipzig in 1828 as "Philipp Reclam jun." to distinguish it from his father's company. After the 1867 lifting of the German copyright on authors deceased before 1837, Reclam introduced the successful Universal-Bibliothek, which offered affordable editions of classic German and foreign texts.
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Who was Anton Philipp Reclam?
publisher (1807-1896)
When was Anton Philipp Reclam born?
Anton Philipp Reclam was born on 28 June 1807 in Leipzig.
When did Anton Philipp Reclam die?
Anton Philipp Reclam died on 5 January 1896 in Leipzig.
What was Anton Philipp Reclam's occupation?
Anton Philipp Reclam was a publisher and bookseller.
What nationality was Anton Philipp Reclam?
Anton Philipp Reclam was German.
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