{"product_id":"1997-first-edition-charles-van-sandwyk-s-pocket-guide-to-the-little-people-1","title":"1997 First Edition - Charles van Sandwyk’s Pocket Guide to the Little People","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles van Sandwyk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eVan Sandwyk’s Pocket Guide to the Little People.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Vancouver, The Fairy Press, 1997. First Edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 x 5 inches (18 x 12.5 cm). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near fine original illustrated red wrappers with mounted color plate to the front cover, showing only very light rubbing to the gilt border, mostly at the corners, otherwise bright, clean, and very attractive, as shown. Protected in a removable mylar cover. \u003cstrong\u003eA scarce artist's bookmark lay in. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near Fine condition. Interior is crisp and fresh, with beautifully printed illustrations throughout on quality paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profusely illustrated with pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk, including many full-page color plates and elaborate decorative borders in soft tones. All illustrations are clean, vivid, and complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A scarce and enchanting first printing of \u003cem\u003eVan Sandwyk’s Pocket Guide to the Little People\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful field guide to fairies, their habits, and how to spot them. First published in 1997 in a limited run of approximately 2000 copies, this whimsical work includes detailed illustrations, calligraphic text, and field notes on fairy behavior, attire, and habitats. A charming example of Van Sandwyk's early private press work with The Fairy Press, this title is increasingly uncommon in collectible condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles van Sandwyk (b. 1966) is a celebrated Canadian artist and illustrator known for his whimsical illustrations inspired by folklore, fairytales, and the natural world. His work often evokes the spirit of early 20th-century illustrators like Arthur Rackham and Kay Nielsen. A master of private press artistry, Van Sandwyk's books—often produced in limited numbers—combine elegant typography with hand-drawn illustrations, creating collectible treasures of contemporary book art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48587624415481,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260623little_01.jpg?v=1782223229","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1997-first-edition-charles-van-sandwyk-s-pocket-guide-to-the-little-people-1","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}