Maggs Bros Ltd is one of the longest-established antiquarian booksellers in the world, established in 1853 by Uriah Maggs, born c.1828 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset. All four of Uriah’s sons eventually joined the business, taking over on his retirement in 1894.
The initial Maggs Brothers of the firm’s title were Benjamin and Henry, later joined by Charles and Ernest. In 1908, B.D.Maggs served a full (then yearly) term as President of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA). Maggs Bros. is still under family ownership, and is currently managed by Edward Maggs.
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