"Lobster Buoys" by Stow Wengenroth, Amer., (1906-1978) POR I have encountered block prints

I have encountered block prints by this artist

Born in 1859

an Edition of 20 sets only

aside from the obvious sexual symbolism

and two shallow losses to bottom right margin edge

"Lobster Buoys" by Stow Wengenroth, Amer., (1906-1978) POR I have encountered block printsLithograph, 1964, ed. 40, S. 293, the "Bon a Tirer" impression approved by Wengenroth and given to his printer as a guide for printing the edition; initialed "OK S. W. edition 40" in the lower left margin, and signed & numbered in pencil by the artist, on white wove paper. "Bon a Tirer" a french phrase meaning "good to print", signifying an excellent print the artist wishes all others in the edition to measure up to. Slight toning in mat opening. A