Description: The 1942 Sears Christmas Book by Sears, Roebuck, Sears, Roebuck And Co. Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Faithful reprint of the retailers Christmas catalog offers a nostalgia-inducing look at consumer goods of the 1940s, from toys to housewares, clothing, furniture, candy, and a selection of gifts for servicemen. Publisher Description For generations, the much-anticipated arrival of the Sears gift catalogue signaled the start of the holiday season. This faithful facsimile of the retailers 1942 Christmas edition offers a nostalgia-inducing chance to relive those bygone years, when turning the pages of a catalogue could excite young minds with dreams of a shiny toy truck or a new doll under the tree. A unique collectible, The 1942 Sears Christmas Book also provides an interesting look at how merchandise has evolved over the years. In 1942, Sears shoppers could purchase toys as well as housewares, clothes, furniture, candy, and gifts to send to servicemen (all at prices that now seem astonishingly low). The wartime catalog even includes information about the importance of saving scrap metal for munitions and encourages readers to buy war bonds. A new Introduction by Ben B. Judd, Jr., PhD, the former chair of the University of New Haven Department of Marketing and International Business, provides thought-provoking insights into the catalogues importance to rural America and the recent downfall of the retail giant. AUTHOR: Ben B. Judd, Ph.D., is a retired professor and former chair of the marketing department at Connecticuts University of New Haven and the associate dean of the colleges school of business. Author Biography Ben B. Judd, Ph.D., is a retired professor and former chair of the marketing department at Connecticuts University of New Haven and the associate dean of the colleges school of business. Details ISBN 0486838005 ISBN-13 9780486838007 Title The 1942 Sears Christmas Book Author Sears, Roebuck, Sears, Roebuck And Co. Format Paperback Year 2019 Pages 224 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. GE_Item_ID:125734310; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Format: Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780486838007
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Book Title: The 1942 Sears Christmas Book
Language: English
Topic: Americana, Manufacturing, Yearbooks & Annuals, Advertising, Technology & Engineering, Reference, Antiques & Collectibles
Author: Roebuck and Co. Sears Roebuck And Co.
Publisher: Dover Publications, Incorporated