Alexander Donaldson (bookseller)
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Alexander Donaldson (1727 – 11 March 1794)[1] was a Scottish bookseller, publisher, and printer. Donaldson was the founding publisher of the weekly newspaper, the Edinburgh Advertiser.[2] He was also known for selling cheap copies of books after their copyright had expired in disregard to London booksellers' opinions on literary property.[3]
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Born | 1733 |
Died | 11 March 1794 Broughton Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
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Known for | Appellant in Donaldson v Beckett; Founder/Publisher, Edinburgh Advertiser |
Spouse | Anna Marshall |
Children | James Donaldson |
Parent(s) | James Donaldson, Treasurer of Edinburgh; Elizabeth Weir |
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