Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The grolier club is a private club and society of bibliophiles in new york city. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations by bryce, james bryce. I have a complete set of grolier book of history from 1921. Common subjects search for books published by grolier society. The grolier society the book of knowledge complete 20. A profusely illustrated summary of world history from an eurocentric view but in great detail up to the end of world war ii. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising.
Jackson 18631923 was the founder of encyclopedia publisher grolier, inc. Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. The library of the grolier club became a leading research center for book history, for the history of libraries, the history of book collecting and the book trade. Home ed conroy bookseller the book of history a history of all nations from the earliest t the book of history a history of all. Named after jean grolier, a designer and collector of french renaissance books the society produced deluxe editions and memoirs in elegant bindings and sold them on. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. American antiquarian society exhibit at the grolier club. Common knowledge series grolier encyclopedia yearbook. Mar 07, 2019 about 950 books from her collection are currently on display at the grolier club, the nations oldest society of bibliophiles, in manhattan. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Mar, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of grolier s book of knowledge encyclopedias. The grolier society edinburgh press, no date circa 1900, history finely bound. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations james bryce bryce, viscount.
Volume 2 of the fivevolume series, a history of the book in. The society was named after the grolier club, which had been founded in 1884 to advance the arts involved in making books and which. The grolier society the book of knowledge complete 20 volume. Named after jean grolier, a designer and collector of french renaissance books the society produced deluxe editions and memoirs in elegant bindings and sold them on a subscription basis. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Based on recent market values your 1921 set of the grolier societys book of history would have a retail value between 400600 dollars in its entirety. Grolier is considered to be one of the largest us publishers of general encyclopedias. Lands and peoples 7 volume set, 1954 editionthe grolier society. A beautiful set of colorful and historical books that is sure to delight your friends and. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Color frontispiece in each volume, and illustrated with numerous black and white plates in 2 states, with lettered tissue guards.
The book of history holland thompson, grolier society. Days of the dandies grolier society bauman rare books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The book of history, a history of all nations from the earliest times to the present 18 volume set hardcover 1915 by viscount bryce introduction. The book of knowledge set of 18 the grolier society vintage 1927. The book of history a history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations. The story of our time encyclopedia yearbook 1954 by grolier society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. The book of popular science volume 1 by grolier society inc. This set is all about the world and the people that live in it.
To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. The company originated with the grolier society founded in 1895 by a group of boston scholars. Paper is a heavy gloss stock, printed with black ink, and occasional color plates. How much is a set of the book of history copyright 1920. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. The exhibition, curated by pistner and jan storm van. The book of history a history of all nations from the. Catherine hannah charlotte elliott lady, 2 books robert henry hill, 2 books grolier society. Find grolier encyclopedia from a vast selection of books.
It became the leading society of bibliophiles in the united states, and a leading venue for exhibitions relating to book history. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The book of knowledge annual 1946 grolier b001dowdei the book. Lands and peoples, the world in color full set volumes 1 7. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The book of knowledge annual 1946 grolier b001dowdei the book of knowledge annual 1946. Named after jean grolier, a designer and collector of french renaissance books, the society produced deluxe editions and memoirs in elegant bindings and sold them on a subscription basis. A poster for an 1866 book on vigilantes in the west, at this grolier club show celebrating the american antiquarian society. Bookplates of early 20thcentury actress lulu glaser. How much is a set of the book of history copyright 1920 and. By year 2000, grolier became part of scholastic corporation that maintains grolier online.
A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present by the grolier society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Covers are winecolored linen with the title in gold leaf. Founded in january 1884, it is the oldest existing bibliophilic club in north america. However full sets can be very difficult to come by.
Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. You are bidding on a 1951 7 volume lands and peoples encyclopedia set from the grolier society. The pictures and illustrations in this set is what truly sets it apart. Jackson had founded the grolier society, which specialized in making extrafine editions of classics and rare literature. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations by bryce, james bryce, viscount, 18381922. University of north carolina press in association with the american antiquarian society, 2010. Kop the book of history av holland thompson, grolier society the grolier society, eductional book co the eductional book co, the grolier society, the eductional book co pa.
Although the nine men differed in age, occupation and social position. Publishing multivolume, curriculumaligned reference sets as well as general encyclopedias for students as young as third grade, grolier s bestselling products include the new book of knowledge and encyclopedia americana, both of which are updated and revised annually. The printed grolier student encyclopedia of endangered species from 1994 in good condition is typically worth about as much as a 1994 new book of knowledge in similar condition. Noncriminal prisons, english debtorss prisons and prisons of war, french war prisons, american war prisons. The book of history, a history of all nations from the earliest times to the present 18 volume set viscount bryce on. Inside it states copyright, 1926,1927, the grolier society, copyright 1923,1924. The book of history holland thompson, grolier society the. Named for jean grolier 1489 or 901565, the renaissance collector renowned for sharing his library with friends, the clubs objective is to promote the. Grolier multimedia encyclopedia project gutenberg self. The grolier society the book of knowledge complete 20 volume set 1952 edition. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960 the book of knowledge annual, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 by the grolier society and mcloughlin jan 1, 1955 hardcover. Southern asia and the far east by grolier society inc. Grolier society, published by grolier societ, 1953.
The object of the grolier club to quote from its constitution is to foster the study, collecting, and appreciation of books and works on paper, their art, history, production, and commerce. I was able to find a few other copies for sale currently, so there are others in market. Print, culture, and society in the new nation, 17901840 edited by mary kelley and robert a. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. Grolier publishing company publisher contact information. Some pieces do show have considerable wear around the binding, a spot or two on the exterior of the book and may have a small stain or two inside. The book of history, a history of all nations from the. At the grolier, the exhibit takes up just a modestsized room and hallway. Book of knowledge annual 1954 by the grolier society. Jan 09, 20 based on recent market values your 1921 set of the grolier society s book of history would have a retail value between 400600 dollars in its entirety. This is a page about finding the value of grolier s book of knowledge encyclopedias. I was very pleased to join the grolier club in 1989.
Published 1915 by the grolier society, the educational book co. But it turns out that you can fit a lot of teeny books into a relatively small space. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present. Additionally, the exhibition details the development of american bibliography and book history the important role the society has played in these fields. Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide. On the evening of january 23, 1884, new york printing press manufacturer and book collector robert hoe invited to his home eight fellow bibliophiles to discuss the formation of a club devoted to the book arts. Fair brown marbled boards with leather spine and corners. Jean grolier in the house of aldus manutius, 1894, by f. Named for jean grolier 1489 or 901565, the renaissance collector renowned for sharing his library with friends, the clubs objective is to.
Grolierii et amicorum, suggested his generosity in sharing books. The grolier society complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. In pursuit of a vision, at the grolier club the new. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present by viscount bryce, professor w m flinders petrie, grolier society the grolier society creator online at alibris. In pursuit of a vision will be on view at the grolier club, 47 east 60th street, new york, from september 12 november 17, 2012. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The society was named after the grolier club, which had been founded in 1884 to advance the arts involved in making books and which was itself named after a wellknown french bibliophile. Taking you through the cultures and history of all the countries of the world.