COLBURN, HENRY (d. 1855), British publisher. In 1814 he originated the New Monthly Magazine, of which at various times Thomas Campbell, Bulwer Lytton, Theodore Hook and Harrison Ainsworth were editors. Colburn published in 1818 Evelyn's Diary, and in 1825 the Diary of Pepys, edited by Lord Braybrooke, paying I2, zoo for the copyright. He also issued Disraeli's first novel, Vivian Grey. His business was taken over in 1841 by Messrs. Hurst and Blackett. Henry Colburn died on Aug. 16 1855.