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Overview
This is a rare, limited-edition hardcover copy of Carolyn M. Buan's definitive pictorial history of Washington County, Oregon. Numbered 46 of an incredibly small run of only 86 copies, it features a bold, hand-signed signature by the author on the limitation page.
Story
Published to preserve the Pacific Northwest's rich heritage, this book chronicles the transformation of Oregon's Tualatin Valley. The tiny print run of 86 copies likely honors a specific local historical milestone or anniversary.
Maker / Origin
Carolyn M. Buan is a respected Pacific Northwest historian and editor known for her meticulous regional histories. This volume features a foreword by Jean M. Auel, the internationally bestselling Oregon author of 'The Clan of the Cave Bear'.
Condition & Value
The book appears to be in excellent, near-mint condition with sharp corners, a clean cover, and no visible fading to the silver lettering. The limitation page is clean, crisp, and free of foxing or toning. Excellent condition commands a premium for regional history collectors.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.