Angus & Robertson - Launceston

The Angus & Robertson story began in February 1882, when a young Scotsman named George Robertson started work at a Sydney bookshop just four days after arriving in Australia.

Eleven months later, fellow Scot, David Angus joined the team but after two years decided to branch out on his own. In 1884 he opened his first store in tiny premises. From this humble start, David Angus established an enterprise that was to grow in size and influence far beyond his conservative expectations.

Now, 120 years after its founding, Angus & Robertson is proudly Australian owned and Australia's largest bookseller. With more than 170 bookstores Angus & Robertson is more than twice the size of its nearest competitor. The Angus & Robertson name has a proud and long heritage in bookselling and Australian literature, and is one of the most recognised retail brands in the country.

Angus & Robertson is committed to continuing its long heritage of excellence in Australian bookselling.