In 1919, Wittgenstein sought to publish his Logisch-Philosophische Abhandlung (Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus) with the Braumüller publishing house. The publisher expressed willingness, on the condition that Wittgenstein cover the costs himself. Unwilling to impose his work upon the world, Wittgenstein declined the offer.

Source: Monk, R. (1991). Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius. Vintage.