David Nutt (publisher)

For other people named David Nutt, see David Nutt (disambiguation).
David Nutt from Children's Singing Games published in 1894

David Samuel Nutt (3 April 1810 – 28 November 1863) was an English book publisher and seller. Operating from various locations in London, Nutt specialized in the sale of imported foreign books, catering to prestigious institutions like the British Museum and private collectors. His firm ventured into publishing in the 1830s, with a focus on foreign market publications, religious and educational texts, antiquarian literature, and scholarly works. In 1851, Nutt formed a partnership with Nicholas Trübner, a German-English publisher.

Upon David Nutt's death in 1863, his son Alfred Nutt took over the firm, expanding its scope to include folklore and antiquities. Alfred significantly grew the business, publishing The Modern Language Quarterly and fostering the firm's reputation. After Alfred's sudden death in 1910, his wife M. L. Nutt continued the legacy, publishing renowned authors like Robert Frost. Financial challenges eventually led to the sale of the firm to Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton Kent and Company in 1916, marking the end of the Nutt family's direct involvement in the publishing enterprise.