“This fabulous book loaded with lavish photographs of the tapestries and arms and armor . . .
“step into the stacks and enjoy the subtle humor and myriad characters—booksellers and customers alike—that comprise Sotheran’s.”
Spoiler alert: if you are a fan of Kay Jewelers or Macy’s fine jewelry department or fascinated with Pandora beads, then this book is absolutely not for you!
As with any topic written about, each author strives to find a way to set their work apart from the flock.
“This is the kind of history that doesn’t appear in textbooks. . . .