Boston Photogravure Company
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing, Printing |
| Predecessor | Lewis Company |
| Founded | 1885 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Founder | Lewis Company founders (unspecified) |
| Fate | Merged with Art Publishing Company in 1891 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts , United States |
Key people | Josiah Byram Millet (owner from 1888) |
| Products | Fine art photogravure prints, books, The Engraver and Printer periodical |
Boston Photogravure Company was a distinguished American publisher specializing in fine art through the photogravure technique. Originally established in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1885 under the name Lewis Company, it underwent a rebranding the following year amid organizational changes. In 1888, ownership transferred to Josiah Byram Millet.
Recognized among premier printers and publishers, Boston Photogravure gained acclaim for pioneering approaches that improved the precision of photogravure printing. While operating under its initial designation, it earned praise for producing "some of the best books ever published up to the present day."
In February 1891, the firm introduced The Engraver and Printer, a monthly illustrated periodical dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge illustration technologies. Later that same year, it combined operations with the Art Publishing Company based in Gardner, Massachusetts.
The company’s headquarters were first located at 27 Boylston Street before relocating to 56 Boylston Street.
Selected works
- Historic and Picturesque Savannah (1889)
- Contributions to Paris Illustré
- Contributions to Figaro