1999 Scarce Signed First Edition - How to See Fairies (Boxed Edition) by Charles van Sandwyk.

Author: Charles van Sandwyk.
Title: How to See Fairies (Boxed Edition) by Charles van Sandwyk.
Publisher: Vancouver, Rain Coast Books and Smithmark Publishers, 1999. First Boxed Edition. 
Language: Text in English.
Size: Box: 12.5" X 9.5".
Binding: Attractive and near fine decorative box along with How to See Fairies, The Fairy Journal, three cards with reproductions of watercolors, a bookmark, and a small poster. Books under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content (bright, tight and clean, signed on the dedication page of How to See Fairies by Charles van Sandwyk - as shown). 
Illustrations: Complete with all the beautiful illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other signed copies for sale worldwide).

The book: A Wonderful boxed ‘treasure chest’ containing a hardcover omnibus SIGNED edition of How to See Fairies and The Pocket Guide to the Little People as well as a blank journal titled ‘The Fairy Journal’ (“to record your own fairy sightings“), three note cards, a bookmark and a mini-poster titled ‘Autumn Leaves’.

The illustrator: 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.