Who are the Caxton and CTP Publishers and printers?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ( JSE: CAT) is a newspaper company. The company was founded in 1902 by William Gindra and Edward Green, two Pretoria businessmen who started a small stationery and general printing factory in Pretorius Street and named it after early English printer William Caxton.
When did Eagle Press take over Caxton Publishing?
In 1961, Caxton was purchased by Eagle Press and at the same time acquired its first newspaper, the South African Jewish Times. During the same year Caxton moved its operations to Doornfontein in Johannesburg. In 1968 Caxton again changed ownership, this time to Felstar Publications.
When did Perskor and Caxton Publishing Company merge?
Caxton and another publisher, Perskor, merged in July 1998, forming a company with a turnover in excess of ZAR 2 billion a year. As a result of the merger The Citizen, a daily newspaper, was also acquired.
When was the Jewish Times acquired by Caxton?
In 1961, Caxton was purchased by Eagle Press and at the same time acquired its first newspaper, the South African Jewish Times. During the same year Caxton moved its operations to Doornfontein in Johannesburg.
Who was the founder of the Caxton Press?
Books to us never can or will be primarily articles of merchandise to be produced as cheaply as possible and to be sold like slabs of bacon or packages of cereal over the counter: If there is anything that is worthwhile in this mad jumble we call the twentieth century; it should be books.” Caxton founder J.H. Gipson, 1937
Is the Caxton Press in Coos Bay Oregon?
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Are there any 20th century publisher’s book series?
20th-century publisher’s book series included on this site are linked below. Unlinked series names (in grey type) indicate the series is not yet documented on this site. Series dates vary in accuracy (see the main page for more information on series dates).
