John Walsh (printer)

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John Walsh (1665 or 1656 – 1736) was an English music publisher, established off the Strand, London, by c. 1690. He was appointed musical instrument-maker-in-ordinary to the king in 1692.

Among his innovations were the use of softer but cheaper pewter rather than copper for the shorter runs of most music, and the introduction of punches. He was also a distributor for Estienne Roger's editions, many of which survive with Walsh's label.

From 1711 he published Handel's works, beginning with Rinaldo. He also issued two periodicals, The Monthly Mask of Vocal Music and Harmonia anglicana.

He was succeeded around 1730 by his son John (1709–66).

See further: Frank Kidson, et al., "Walsh, John (i)" in Grove Music Online.