Munroe and Francis

Munroe & Francis was a publishing firm in Boston, Massachusetts, in the early 19th-century. Established by David Francis (1779-1853) and Edmund Monroe, the business operated from offices on Court Street (c. 1805-1807) and Washington Street (c. 1823-1832). In the 19th century the firm expanded to include Samuel H. Parker as partner, and was called Munroe, Francis & Parker until 1810. In 1802-1804 Munroe & Francis issued the first Boston edition of William Shakespeare's works.