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.