Lippincott, Grambo & Co., Philadelphia

Joshua Ballinger Lippincott was a well established bookseller and publisher in 1850 when he bought out the Grigg, Elliott & Co. publishing firm. Henry Grambo, a partner in the former firm, was made a partner in the new Lippincott, Grambo & Co. house. The partnership also included Edmund Claxton, George Remsen and Benjamin Willis.

A picture of the Lippincott, Grambo & Co. bookbindery in 1852. The picture is from an article in Godey's Lady's Book.

Based on the original agreement, the partnership expired in 1855 and the firm was renamed J. B. Lippincott & Co. Grambo left the company at that time and joined Mr. Grigg (formerly of Grigg and Elliot) in the banking business. In 1868 Grambo opened up a book and Stationery store at 601 Chestnut Street under the Henry Grambo & Co. moniker. He died in 1869

In 1868 Claxton and Remsen helped establish a new book publishing firm: Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger.

During its short publishing life Lippincott, Grambo published several series for juveniles.