The Old Days: In and Near Salem, Oregon

Seattle, Washington: Dogwood Press, 1940. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Fantastic Book, Scarce Northwest Title, Limited Edition One of 250, Complete with Twenty Signed Plates Printed from the Original Wood Blocks, The subjects of this collection of historical wood engravings were all found in a 30 mile radius of Salem, Oregon. Artist Constance Fowler received her M.F.A. from the University of Oregon in 1940. She devoted many years teaching and inspiring Northwest artists. Her selected media ranges from woodblock printing to watercolor and oil. Fowler exhibited in many cities including; New York, Wichita, Denver, Indianapolis, Oakland, San Francisco, Salem and Coos Bay, Oregon. She also presented one-person shows in Seattle and the Portland Art Museums. Her work is in many collections and institutions such as the Seattle Art Museum, Washington State College Library, University of Oregon Special Collections and University of Oregon Museum of Art. Folio 15 inches in height by 12 inches in width, un-paginated, complete with 20 original wood blocks printed by Frank McCaffrey, each signed and titled by Fowler in her hand. Black and White floral cloth with brick red title to front board, near Fine with a small library call number on white on spine. (No other markings, writing or bookplates) Jacket is at least Very Good, some loss to edges, corners and head and heel of spine, still looks sharp in a new mylar sleeve. A rare and special title that would be a fine addition to any library. Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall.