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OTD 20 November 1809

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On 20 November 1809 John Blackie established the printing firm in Glasgow which was known later as Blackie & Son.

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Robert Foulis was born on 20 April 1707. He and his brother Andrew established the Foulis Press, printer to the University of Glasgow, which was known for the high quality of its output .

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