Grolier

American  

[groh-lee-er, graw-lyey] / ˈgroʊ li ər, grɔˈlyeɪ /

adjective

1. pertaining to a decorative design Grolier design in bookbinding, consisting of bands interlaced in geometric forms.

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Grolier British  

/ ɡrɔlje, ˈɡrəʊlɪə /

adjective

1. relating to or denoting a decorative style of bookbinding using interlaced leather straps, gilded ornamental scrolls, etc

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Etymology

Origin of Grolier

First recorded in 1820–30; named after J. Grolier de Servières ( def. )

Example Sentences

Much of the archival material in “Treasures from the Hispanic Society Library” at the Grolier Club is also, in ways negative and positive, about politics.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2021

Starting Thursday, the Grolier Club — the oldest bibliophilic society in America — is hosting a stunning exhibition of notable books in the history of fantastic literature.

From Washington Post • Jan. 23, 2018

Many of the other books on display at the Grolier are similarly special: novelist Larry McMurtry’s copy of H.G.

From Washington Post • Jan. 23, 2018

The Morgan show is kicking off what will become a lively late summer and fall of Aliceiana, from the Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia to the Grolier Club in New York.

From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2015

Printing Types a lecture read before the Grolier Club of New-York, January 25, 1885, with additions and new illustrations by Theo.

From A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700 (Vol 1 of 3) Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe by Various