Joshua Ballinger Lippincott

Joshua Ballinger Lippincott (March 18, 1813 – January 5, 1886) was an American publisher who founded the J. B. Lippincott & Co. publishing house in 1836.

Early life Lippincott was born in 1813 in Juliustown, New Jersey, the only child of Jacob Lippincott (1782–1834) and Sarah Ballinger (1789–1873).

By the time Lippincott was fourteen, his family had moved to Philadelphia, where he began selling books.

Career In 1836, Lippincott established J. B. Lippincott & Co., a publishing house. He purchased Grigg, Elliott & Co. in 1849, and reorganized as Lippincott, Grambo & Co. Grimbo retired in 1855, at which point the company reverted to its original name.

Lippincott's grandson, Joseph Wharton Lippincott, became a president of the company, as did Joseph's son, Joseph Jr.

Former professional NFL quarterback Josh Rosen is named for Lippincott. His full name is Joshua Ballinger Lippincott Rosen.

Death Sensing the end of his life was approaching, in 1885 Lippincott passed ownership of the business to his sons. It became J. B. Lippincott Co.

Lippincott died in 1886, aged 72. He was interred in Lauren Hill East Cemetery in Philadelphia. His widow survived him by thirteen years and was buried beside him.