{"product_id":"1992-first-limited-edition-132-250-parade-to-paradise-by-charles-van-sandwyk","title":"1992 First Limited Edition #132\/250 - Parade to Paradise by Charles van Sandwyk","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"11\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles Van Sandwyk.\u003cbr data-end=\"35\" data-start=\"32\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"45\" data-start=\"35\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Parade to Paradise.\u003cbr data-end=\"72\" data-start=\"69\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"86\" data-start=\"72\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vancouver, SummerWild Productions, 1992. First Limited Edition, Collector’s Edition. #132\/250.\u003cbr data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"174\" data-start=\"171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"187\" data-start=\"174\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-end=\"207\" data-start=\"204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"216\" data-start=\"207\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 x 8 inches.\u003cbr data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"244\" data-start=\"234\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43 pages.\u003cbr data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"269\" data-start=\"257\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine original dark green linen binding, with gilt-stamped title to the front cover below a mounted colour illustration. Imitation green marbled endpapers. Housed in its original tan paper dust jacket, also in fine condition. A beautiful, fresh, and very well-preserved copy. Protected in a removable mylar cover. \u003cbr data-end=\"547\" data-start=\"544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"547\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine condition. Bright, clean, and crisp internally. This copy is number 132 of 250 copies produced as a Collector’s Edition, printed on 100 lb. acid-free Lustro paper, signed by Charles van Sandwyk on the limitation page, and with a small sepia etching tipped in.\u003cbr data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"845\" data-start=\"827\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautifully illustrated throughout by Charles van Sandwyk, with delicate colour illustrations, decorative borders, calligraphic initials, and finely reproduced watercolour artwork. The book was designed by Charles van Sandwyk, Noel van Sandwyk, and Ken Budd.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 600 – 900)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1562\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1150\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1175\" data-start=\"1151\"\u003eThe Parade to Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Charles van Sandwyk’s most enchanting early books, a lyrical illustrated fable filled with birds, tropical foliage, delicate ornament, and the artist’s unmistakable sense of wonder. First published in 1992 by SummerWild Productions, it reflects van Sandwyk’s deep affection for island landscapes, bird life, and the dreamlike meeting point between natural history and fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1953\" data-start=\"1564\"\u003eThis special Collector’s Edition is limited to only 250 numbered copies. It is much more elaborate than the trade edition, with a handsome green linen binding, mounted cover illustration, decorative marbled endpapers, a signed limitation page, and a tipped-in sepia etching. The production is elegant and intimate, beautifully suited to van Sandwyk’s refined illustrations and poetic text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2472\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1986\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003eThe author and illustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles van Sandwyk is a Canadian artist, author, calligrapher, and illustrator known for his whimsical and finely detailed books. Born in Johannesburg in 1966 and raised in British Columbia, he developed a distinctive style rooted in the traditions of classic illustrated books, while remaining entirely his own in tone and imagination. His work often features birds, fairies, animals, island landscapes, and fantastical creatures, rendered with delicacy, humour, and old-world charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2901\" data-start=\"2474\"\u003eVan Sandwyk’s books are now highly collected, especially his limited and privately printed editions. He is also well known for his celebrated illustrations for the Folio Society, including editions of \u003cem data-end=\"2700\" data-start=\"2675\"\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-end=\"2726\" data-start=\"2705\"\u003eThe Blue Fairy Book\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem data-end=\"2752\" data-start=\"2728\"\u003eThe Parade to Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e is a particularly desirable example of his early work, combining fine bookmaking, fantasy, poetry, and tropical natural beauty in one lovely volume.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48593829331193,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260625parade_01.jpg?v=1782409606","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1992-first-limited-edition-132-250-parade-to-paradise-by-charles-van-sandwyk","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}