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As lovely a book as any we've seen from this admirable, newish West Coast publisher. A history of one of the world's fine specialty department stores, its focus is on oriental and classical western art and crafts, the buyers, the objects, the family. A very tasteful (and respectful) treatment (we do not find mention of the anaesthetic union with Macmillan Publishing). Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
A glimpse into a historic, culturally rich department store.
Who is this book for?
If you're into stories of timeless family-run businesses and cultural art, Gumps Since 1861 offers a charming look into a storied San Francisco institution. The book beautifully captures the elegance and sophistication that have characterized Gump's for over a century, making it perfect for those interested in retail history, art, and regional American stories.
