London publishers released a circular on Rihani's travel books as having been best sellers.
My wife, working with a prestigious London publisher, was not inclined to accompany me.
A large amount of work is done in Edinburgh for the London publishers".
There was no longer any need for London publishers to "send work 400 miles".
The entire package was bought by a London publisher for a moderate sum.
He met several London publishers for whom he illustrated numerous books in the '20s and '30s.
During this time he had been gradually completing his great work, which was produced by a London publisher in 1691-1692, 2 vols.
The printing sold during the next few weeks, and this was enough to make a London publisher take the risk and contract for future publication.
During this time, he was a freelance composer for London publishers.
His manuscript was rejected by all the London publishers and an agent to whom he offered it.