2009 Scarce Signed First Edition - The Fairy Market by Charles van Sandwyk dedicated to Arthur Rackham.

(Description)

Author: Charles van Sandwyk.
Title: The Fairy Market.
Publisher: North Vancouver, The Fairy Press (Charles Van Sandwyk Fine Arts), 2009. First Edition. Printed offset 2000 copies.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 10" X 8".
Pages: Unpaginated (15).
Binding: Fine and attractive original gilt decorated pictorial hand-sewn binding (hinges fine) with French flaps 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 beautiful illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk.

Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies of this Signed First Edition available for sale worldwide).

The book: Scarce and Wonderful First Edition of this visit to the Fairy Market, dedicated to the “everlasting memory of Arthur Rackham and Signed by Charles 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. 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.