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Lee TalboysDavid Alphonso Talboys David Alphonso Talboys Add article description David Alphonso Talboys (c. 1790–1840) was an English bookseller, known as a publisher, translator, and local politician. Life Born around 1790, Talboys established himself as a bookseller in Bedford before moving his business to Oxford, where he became renowned for his knowledge of the book trade.[1] In 1823, he formed a partnership with James Luff Wheeler, the university bookseller, who married his daughter Anne Ophelia.[2][3] Talboys & Wheeler then began publishing the "Oxford English Classics" series, in collaboration with William Pickering of Chancery Lane, London.[4] On 1 December 1827, Talboys was admitted to the privileges of Oxford University membership. He played a leading role in Oxford city affairs, serving as a… (Source: Wikipedia)
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