The Grolier Club, the nation’s oldest society of bibliophiles, just celebrated the centennial of its grand Manhattan home. Yes, there’s a secret staircase hidden in a bookshelf. No, do not use gloves in its library.
from NYT > Books https://nyti.ms/2CubpBy
Friday, 18 January 2019
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