1995 Scarce First Edition - Sketches from the Dream Island of Birds, postcard set by Charles van Sandwyk.
(Description)
Author: Charles van Sandwyk.
Title: Sketches from the Dream Island of Birds. (postcard set by Charles van Sandwyk).
Publisher: North Vancouver, CVS Fine Arts, no date (1995). First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 6" X 4.5".
Pages: 15 postcards
Binding: Attractive and fine three-part cardboard folder with a color cover plate enclosing 15 lovely color postcards (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content (bright and clean).
Illustrations: Complete with the beautiful 15 lovely color postcards by van Sandwyk.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: Scarce and Beautiful Set of Postcards of Sketches from the Dream Island of Birds featuring wonderful watercolor illustrations by van Sandwyk.
The author: Charles van Sandwyk is a Canadian artist and author known for his whimsical illustrations and intricate, hand-crafted books. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1966, he moved to Vancouver, Canada at a young age. Influenced by the classic illustrators of the early 20th century, van Sandwyk's works evoke a sense of nostalgia and enchantment, often featuring animals, fairies, and other fantastical subjects. Over the years, he has gained significant acclaim for his artistry, with his works being collected and admired internationally. Apart from his own titles, van Sandwyk has also illustrated editions for well-known authors, notably for the Folio Society. He splits his time between British Columbia and a remote Fijian island, where the tranquillity of his surroundings deeply influences his art.