Willis & Co.

History

Isaac Willis joined Goulding, D'Almaine, Potter & Co.'s Dublin branch c.1814, and took it over in 1816 or 1817 (until c.1826 Goulding's music publications were still additionally advertised as 'to be had at 7 Westmoreland St., Dublin'). Before setting up a London branch (c.1825), Willis employed an agent (M. A. Burke, 22 Southampton Street, Strand) for their London trade.
Dublin business succeeded by Robinson, Bussell & Robinson.

Imprints, Addresses, Agencies

Imprints

• Goulding, Willis & Co. (c.1814–1817)
• Isaac Willis & Co.
• I. Willis
• Willis & Co.
• J. Willis
• Royal Musical Repository

Addresses

Dublin

• 7 Westmoreland Street (c.1814–1820)
• Royal Harmonic Saloon, Musical Circulation Library, 7 Westmoreland Street (1820–1836)
• Royal Musical Repository, 55 St James's Street and 7 Westmoreland Street (c.1830)
• 4 Westmoreland Street (1836)

London

• Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly (c.1825-1827)
• 55, St. James Street (1827-1836)

Plate Numbers

• Scores published by Willis & Co.

Authority Control

Sources Consulted

• Kidson, British music publishers, printers and engravers
• Dublin Music Trade