John Wanamaker 1838-1922. American merchant who grew a small menswear store into a retailing giant, the largest men's clothing store in America. T.L.S. 2pp 8vo on his letterhead, Philadelphia, Sep 23, 1918. Wanamaker discusses the shortening of store hours due to aperceived coal shortage, no doubt due to the war effort. Recipient's name has been excised from the salutation, one fold crosses top of signature. with a printed tribute to Wanamaker 48pp 1911 titled: "I Was There". Two pieces