The publishing and book selling firm was started in the first half of the 19th century by Pieter de Looze at his residential address, Melkmart 2 (corner Schuithaven) [REF].
In 1869 the print operation, including the Zierikzeesche Nieuwsbode, was acquired by Ochtman, later known as Lakenman en Ochtman, recently shortened to LNO [REF].