2001 Scarce Signed First Edition - The Fairies’ Christmas by Charles van Sandwyk.

Author: Charles van Sandwyk. Typography by Robert R. Reid.
Title:  The Fairies’ Christmas.
Language: Text in English.
Publisher: North Vancouver, The Fairy Press and Heavenly Monkey, 2001. First Edition. Limited edition of 1000 unnumbered copies.
Size: 7.5" X 5".
Pages: Unpaginated (8) pages
Binding: Fine and attractive original pictorial card covers hand-stitched binding (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean, signed by Charles van Sandwyk on the title page - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the wonderful illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk.

Estimate: (USD 400 - USD 500).

The book: Scarce Signed First Edition of this story of the fairies’ Christmas, issued by Heavenly Monkey as their Christmas 2001 book. A delightful fairy tale in which a little boy and his grandfather are visited by a host of fairy folk for Christmas.

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. Besides 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.