2008 Rare Signed 1stED - Mr. Rabbit's Symphony of Nature by Charles van Sandwyk
Author: Charles van Sandwyk.
Title: Mr. Rabbit's Symphony of Nature.
Publisher: North Vancouver, CVS Fine Arts, Spring 2008. The First Edition. Printed offset. Limited to 2000 copies.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5 x 7 inches.
Pages: Unpaginated.
Binding: Fine and attractive original pictorial card covers in a hand-stitched binding, beautifully preserved (hinges fine), protected under a removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content, bright, tight, and clean. Signed by Charles van Sandwyk on the first blank page. A particularly desirable example, complete with the scarce original color-illustrated bookmarker, seldom found with signed copies.
Illustrations: Profusely illustrated throughout with the delicate and whimsical artwork of Charles van Sandwyk, all complete.
Estimate: (Scarce signed copy, enhanced by the presence of the rarely retained original bookmarker).
The book: A charming and poetic work, Mr. Rabbit’s Symphony of Nature invites the reader into a quiet woodland world where music emerges not from instruments, but from the rhythms of nature itself. Unable to sing, Mr. Rabbit becomes a conductor, orchestrating birdsong, wind, and the subtle stirrings of the forest into a gentle symphony.
This edition is particularly desirable not only for its signature but also for the inclusion of the original illustrated bookmarker, an ephemeral piece often missing, adding an extra layer of completeness and collectibility.
The author: Charles van Sandwyk is a Canadian artist and author celebrated for his finely detailed illustrations and lovingly crafted books. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1966 and raised in Canada, he draws inspiration from early 20th-century illustrators, creating works imbued with nostalgia, quiet humor, and natural beauty.
His creations, often featuring woodland creatures and delicate fantasy scenes, have earned an international following among collectors. In addition to his own publications, van Sandwyk has illustrated notable editions for prestigious presses such as the Folio Society. His work is deeply influenced by the serene environments in which he lives and works, notably in British Columbia and on a remote Fijian island.