2017 Scarce First Limited Edition - A Northern View of the Great Solar Eclipse of 2017 by Charles van Sandwyk.
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Author: Charles van Sandwyk.
Title: A Northern View of the Great Solar Eclipse of 2017 Witnessed at the Sovereign State of Brandywine Cottage Deep Cove British Columbia (with Travel Path).
Publisher: North Vancouver, BC, Self Published by Charles Van Sandwyk ( CvS Fine Arts), 2017. First Edition limited to 150 copies. This one being copy 85/150 signed by Charles van Sandwyk.
Language: Text in English
Size: 6.5" X 4.5".
Pages: Unpaginated (10 pages).
Binding: Fine and attractive original hand-marbled card covers (by Waisiki Doughty) with an inlaid pictorial roundel of the moon (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the wonderful inserts and illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk. Complete with the illustrated "Travel Path" tri-fold card.
Estimate: (USD 450 - USD 500).
The book: A scarce and attractive illustrated limited edition of this wonderful booklet showing the travel path of the eclipse from Brandywine Cottage to Fiji (taking in Owyhee and Christmas Island).
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.