2013 Rare First Edition - An Unexpected Gift, A Christmas Tale by Charles van Sandwyk.
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Author: Charles van Sandwyk.
Title: An Unexpected Gift.
Language: Text in English.
Publisher: North Vancouver, C.S.V. Fine Arts, The Fairy Press, 2013. First Edition.
Size: 9" X 6.5".
Pages: 16 pages of illustrations and 24 pages of text.
Binding: Fine and attractive original cherry/red cover pictorial card covers hand-stitched binding (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with seven watercolors and eight ink drawings printed on three papers. Matt gilt endpapers with a repeating holly sprig design.
Estimate:(Scarce with no or few other copies of this Deluxe binding variant for sale worldwide).
The book: Attractive and rare first edition of this gentle and traditional tale of Bartholomew the Green, cousin of Father Christmas, who leaves Antarctica on a mission to restore an old-fashioned Christmas to a wayward and needy world.
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.