Description
Dust jacket is in ok condition and has wear and tears along all edges and corners. Hardcover is in good condition. Pages are clean and binding is secure.
This 1975 commemorative volume celebrates the centennial of the J.C. Penney Company, founded in 1902 by James Cash Penney in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Written by esteemed business historian Jerome Beatty, it provides a comprehensive chronicle of the iconic American retailer’s growth from a single dry goods store to a nationwide chain. Beyond chronicling the company’s history, the book offers insights into the evolution of American consumer culture, retailing practices, and the rise of suburban shopping malls in the 20th century. For collectors, this copy represents a piece of Americana, documenting a pioneering enterprise that became synonymous with Middle America’s shopping landscape. Though well-loved, the book’s sturdy binding and clean pages ensure its continued readability for those interested in this quintessential American success story.
