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. The book of knowledge annual 1946 grolier b001dowdei the book. A profusely illustrated summary of world history from an eurocentric view but in great detail up to the end of world war ii. About 950 books from her collection are currently on display at the grolier club, the nations oldest society of bibliophiles, in manhattan. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Baltic states and central europe by the grolier society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I have a complete set of grolier book of history from 1921. 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. The grolier society edinburgh press, no date circa 1900, history finely bound. 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 knowledge by mee, arthur, 1912, the grolier society. Grolier was one of the largest american publishers of general encyclopedias, including the book of knowledge, the new book of knowledge, the new book of popular science, encyclopedia americana, academic american encyclopedia, and numerous incarnations of a cdrom encyclopedia. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Grolier publishing company publisher contact information. Grolierii et amicorum of or belonging to jean grolier and his friends, suggested. Mar, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of grolier s book of knowledge encyclopedias. The armistice and peace treaties volume 18 of the book of history. The book of history holland thompson, grolier society the. The company originated with the grolier society founded in 1895 by a group of boston scholars. At the grolier, the exhibit takes up just a modestsized room and hallway. Print, culture, and society in the new nation, 17901840 edited by mary kelley and robert a. History at the grolier is an exploration that discovers variety, contrast, enterprise, conflict, comedy and solemnity. A beautiful set of colorful and historical books that is sure to delight your friends and.
Grolier society, published by grolier societ, 1953. Jackson and his north american company, the grolier society, were. Complete set 1952 book of knowledgethe childrens encyclopedia. Grolier is an educational publishing company known for its presence in school libraries. Named for jean grolier 1489 or 901565, the renaissance collector renowned for sharing his library with friends, the clubs objective is to promote the. The book of history, a history of all nations from the. Sep 12, 2012 history at the grolier is an exploration that discovers variety, contrast, enterprise, conflict, comedy and solemnity. Named for jean grolier 1489 or 901565, the renaissance collector renowned for sharing his library with friends, the clubs objective is to. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. It is something that the societys founder might have found familiar. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Volume 2 of the fivevolume series, a history of the book in.
Groliers electronic products consist of the guiness multimedia disc of records and the grolier multimedia encyclopedia. Man and the universe, by grolier society, is a replication of a book originally published before 1915. Jan 1, 1967 hardcover lands and peoples 7 volume set, 1954 editionthe grolier society. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Although the nine men differed in age, occupation and social position, they shared the opinion that. 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. Bound in 34 black morocco over blue patterned cloth, spines with raised bands and elaborate gilt floral tooling, covers more 65.
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. In pursuit of a vision will be on view at the grolier club, 47 east 60th street, new york, from september 12. How much is a set of the book of history copyright 1920 and. Grolier is considered to be one of the largest us publishers of general encyclopedias. Publication date 1954 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries publisher. Volumes 1 through 45 were edited by fredson bowers. The book of history, a history of all nations from the earliest times to the present 18 volume set viscount bryce on. It became the leading society of bibliophiles in the united states, and a leading venue for exhibitions relating to book history. Lands and peoples, the world in color full set volumes 1 7. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Days of the dandies grolier society bauman rare books.
I was able to find a few other copies for sale currently, so there are others in market. University of north carolina press in association with the american antiquarian society, 2010. Papers of the bibliographical society of the university of virginia. 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. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Science in the childrens encyclopedia and its appropriation in the. 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. Grolier multimedia encyclopedia project gutenberg self.
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. However full sets can be very difficult to come by. The publishing history of the book of knowledgethe childrens. The grolier club is a private club and society of bibliophiles in new york city. Founded in january 1884, it is the oldest existing bibliophilic club in north america. Jean grolier in the house of aldus manutius, 1894, by f. The story of our time encyclopedia yearbook 1954 by grolier society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. James bryce bryce viscount, holland thompson, sir william matthew flinders petrie. Solano sold the grolier book shop to ifeanyi menkiti, poet and professor of philosophy at wellesley college, with the shop opening under new management on may 6, 2006. Includes greece, the balkans, the middle east, russia. The club held regular meetings, hosted lectures and shared knowledge of bookmaking and book history. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations james bryce bryce, viscount. Published 1915 by the grolier society, the educational book co. This is a page about finding the value of grolier s book of knowledge encyclopedias.
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. Jul 22, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. By year 2000, grolier became part of scholastic corporation that maintains grolier online. The society was named after the grolier club, which had been founded in 1884 to advance the arts involved in making books and. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. American antiquarian society exhibit at the grolier club. The book of knowledge annual 1946 grolier b001dowdei the. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations. 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.
Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations, james bryce bryce viscount contributors. Publishing multivolume, curriculumaligned reference sets as well as general encyclopedias for students as young as third grade, groliers bestselling products include the new book of knowledge and encyclopedia americana, both of which are updated and revised annually. The book of history a history of all nations from the. Hand coloured frontispieces and illustrations throughout, each with captioned tissue guards. Additionally, the exhibition details the development of american bibliography and book history the important role the society has played in these fields. 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. The book of history, a history of all nations from the earliest times to the present 18 volume set. This is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Inside it states copyright, 1926,1927, the grolier society, copyright 1923,1924.
Bookplates of early 20thcentury actress lulu glaser. Published since 1948, studies in bibliography is the preeminent journal of analytical bibliography, textual criticism, manuscript study, and the history of printing and publishing. The grolier society the book of knowledge complete 20 volume. Lands and peoples 7 volume set, 1954 editionthe grolier society. Condition of book is pretty much as shown in pictures. The exhibition, curated by pistner and jan storm van. The book of history holland thompson, grolier society. The book of history a history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8, 000 illustrations this book, the book of history a history of all nations from the earliest times to the present volume 1. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. 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. The grolier society the book of knowledge complete. It has a strong presence among parents of children under six years old, the target of groliers direct mailtothehome business. In 1987 she received the womens national book association award as one of 70 who have made a difference.
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