Shire Publications - Ownership and Business Overview

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Shire Publications Ownership

Who owns Shire Publications?

Shire Publications is owned by Osprey Publishing. It was acquired on August 28, 2007.

Shire Publications Business Overview

Where is Shire Publications headquartered?

Shire Publications is headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom.

What sector is Shire Publications in?

Shire Publications is a publishing company.

When was Shire Publications founded?

Shire Publications was founded in 1962.

Publishing M&A Summary in 2007

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Shire Publications Ltd.

Midland House, West Way,
Oxford, OX2 0PH
United Kingdom,
44 18 6581 1332
www.shirebooks.co.uk

Shire Publications Ltd. publishes paperbacks and history books.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Publishing

Established

1962

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