A Catalogue of Books in First Editions Selected to Illustrate the History of English Prose Fiction

Founded in 1884, the Grolier Club in New York City is the oldest bibliophile society in North America, dedicated to the literary study of book production arts. It boasts an extensive collection of book auction and seller catalogs. Among its notable publications is "A Catalogue of Books in First Editions," which showcases significant works that illustrate the evolution of English prose. The club's mission emphasizes promoting and encouraging the arts related to book production.