Three years after the founding of the Grolier Club in 1884, the club s Library Committee was established with a mission to gather together for the use of the members all the standard bibliographical works, as well as books relating to the art of printing. During the ensuing 117 years, the club s library rapidly expanded from a 300-volume collection to become today s preeminent research library on the history of books and printing. "Lasting Impressions" opens the doors to this bibliographic treasure trove with a fascinating survey of the books and prints held in the Grolier Club Library....
Three years after the founding of the Grolier Club in 1884, the club s Library Committee was established with a mission to gather together for the use...