American businessman and entrepreneur (1875–1971) who built a chain of eponymous retail stores and pioneered employee profit sharing. Signed book: View from the Ninth Decade. First edition. NY: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1960. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 222 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Mr. Harold Colee, compliments and best wishes of the author—Sincerely, J. C. Penney.” In very good condition, with toning over signature and inscription, scattered toning to opening and closing pages as well as both pastedowns, loose hinges, sunning to spine, and light wear and water staining to covers and spine. RRAuction COA.
