2014 Rare Signed Edition - Long Ago in Bangalore: 6 Bookplates, 4 Bookmarks, and One Lovely Poem by Charles van Sandwyk.

Author: Charles Van Sandwyk.
Title: Long Ago in Bangalore: Six Bookplates, Four Bookmarks, and One Lovely Poem by Charles van Sandwyk.
Language: Text in English.
Publisher: North Vancouver, CVS Fine Arts, 2014.
Size: 9" X 6.5".
Pages: 2 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine original paper cover 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 the fantastical dragon intricately drawn on the title of the poem with delicate calligraphy used for the writing. Six separate finely decorated color bookplates, along with five individual color bookmarks are attached to the front endpaper in an envelope.

The book: A beautiful expansion of the earlier Alcuin keepsake edition. It includes a two-page poem with an interior illustration of a dragon and book SIGNED by Charles van Sandwyk. Contains six bookplates and five (rather than four) bookmarks (all with different illustrations), as well as a bookplate containing a short poem.

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.