Oliphant, Anderson and Ferrier

Oliphant, Anderson and Ferrier was a Scottish publishing company based in the national capital Edinburgh.

It is probably best remembered for its memorable ‘Famous Scots Series’ with their distinctive red and gilt covers.

Oliphant & Co.' In 1880, Thomas Robertson retired and John Scott Ferrier took his place.

[1] After his death in 1901, the firm began its slow decline and, apparently, no more works in the "Famous Scots Series" were commissioned.

[5] Following the death of Walter Gowanlock Anderson in 1914, the firm was incorporated as ‘Oliphants Ltd’ on 11 June 1915.

It was taken over by the London publishers, Marshall, Morgan & Scott Ltd. in 1945 and was liquidated voluntarily and without debts on 27 March 1968.

This family tree is compiled from births, deaths and marriages information available at the General Register Office for Scotland, ScotlandsPeople Centre in Edinburgh.
Anderson was the head of the firm during his lifetime.
These photographs are copied from The Publishers' Circular of 1891 and are reproduced courtesy of Edinburgh City Libraries and Information Services - Edinburgh Room.