The Grolier Club

Named after a Renaissance collector who shared his library with friends, this 1884 institution is run by an international network of book dealers, designers, and binders. The building itself attracts visitors with its old-school architecture and interior design. Curated galleries focus on niche literary and graphic themes, with past displays dedicated to Walt Whitman, Sherlock Holmes, and even animated advertising. These brief, quiet stops often conclude with visitors purchasing the club's own specialty, exhibition-based books.