Explore the art of the book with rare and unusual items. Named for the founding Dean of the Library, James F. Holly, this collection is focused around several formats — handmade and small press books, miniature books, and trade books that are both rare and beautiful to look at, touch, and read.

Forest Fern – Jill Timm This bright green fern lived deep in the Northwestern forest. The image is a hand pulled serigraph printed on archival printmaking paper by Jill Timm. This unusual strcuture, a “flag” book was invented by Hedi Kyle. The cover paper is Mulberry, and the inside paper is Canford. The font used is TektoMM. This is number 9 of an edition of 25.
Forest Fern – Jill Timm This bright green fern lived deep in the Northwestern forest. The image is a hand pulled serigraph printed on archival printmaking paper by Jill Timm. This unusual strcuture, a “flag” book was invented by Hedi Kyle. The cover paper is Mulberry, and the inside paper is Canford. The font used is TektoMM. This is number 9 of an edition of 25.
Finding Home – Louise Levergneux
Finding Home – Louise Levergneux
A Pacific Northwest Flower Alphabet – Helen Keiser and Pat Gill
A Pacific Northwest Flower Alphabet – Helen Keiser and Pat Gill
The Avant-garde won’t give up: Cobra and its legacy, Meet in the Middle, La Gran Limpieza – Alison M. Gingeras, Tamar Maclellan, Stephen Callis
Tamar Maclellan, Alison M. Gingeras
Meet in the Middle, The Avant-garde won’t give up: Cobra and its legacy

In addition, we collect books with regional content and themes, including Northwest authors, Northwest history, and diverse antiquities donated by people who live in the Northwest region.

Hours:

  • Monday: 9:30 am – 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 1 pm – 6 pm
  • Thursday: 1 pm – 4 pm
  • Friday: 10 am – 1:30 pm

Check out the online catalog for the rare books at https://see.evergreen.edu/rare_books/#/

 

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