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Contemporary Shops in the United States by Emmrich Nicholson | Mid Century Modern228 of 823 |  |  |
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ho2cultcha
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with Forward by George Nelson.
This rare book was printed in 1945 and inscribed by first owner - Harry A. Schary - famous Oakland architect who designed I. Magnin, among other beautiful buildings. He was killed in 1947 when his car was hit by a bus in Berkeley.
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i love this book very much and right up my alley:)
thank you bellin68. i do too! great for history of commercial design.
dude that is A KICK A*** BOOK :) I WANT IT AND I LOVE IT:0 i am a be fan of these kind of books because ive been in the retail biz for 27 years:) and your very welcome ho2cultcha :)