Advertising postcard of the menswear store which eventually became the largest department store in Sydney, and in the world, at 52 acres of retail space. The retailing giant was first established by an English immigrant, Anthony Hordern; the family eventually opened a 6 story building called The Palace Emporium, with an entrance built of Italian marble. Imposing image of the A & A Hordern building at 695 - 697 George Street, with its distinctive curved facade. Goods neatly displayed in the ground floor windows, as women shoppers stand in the arcade. Divided back, posted, with two 1d NSW stamps, postmarked 1908, addressed to Tacoma Washington. The writer, (perhaps owner) states, "The photograph is the front of the new premises. So far it is doing well. I expect great things". Printed b&w photograph. Slightly rubbed at corners. 3 3/4 x 5 1/4". Seller Inventory # 21078

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Bibliographic Details

Title: A Smart Shop in Sydney (postcard showing A &...

Publisher: Sydney

Publication Date: 1908

Condition: Very good condition

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We have been booksellers for 48 years, members of the ABAA, ILAB & many prominent trade organizations. You may order from us with the security that an established & reputable bookseller offers you, who abides by the code of ethics established by ILAB. We offer old, rare & out of print books, maps, prints, ephemera & photographs on many subjects. We handle items in every fields. Some of our specialties include the Hudson River Valley, the Antarctic & Arctic, Australia & the South Pacific.

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Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA
29 Garrisons Landing, Garrison, NY, 10524, U.S.A.

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