{"product_id":"2012-scarce-signed-1sted-full-moon-eyes-ode-to-owls-by-charles-van-sandwyk","title":"2012 Scarce Signed 1stED - Full Moon Eyes; Ode to Owls by Charles van Sandwyk","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"11\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles Van Sandwyk.\u003cbr data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"35\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eFull Moon Eyes; An Ode to the Wisdom and Forbearance of Owls.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"126\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Vancouver, Charles Van Sandwyk Fine Arts, 2012. First Edition. Signed by Charles Van Sandwyk on the title page. Printed offset in an edition of 2000 copies.\u003cbr data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 x 6.5 inches.\u003cbr data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"363\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpaginated.\u003cbr data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine original brown wrap-around paper cover hand-stitched binding with beautifully gilt-decorated upper cover featuring owl motifs and an onlaid color illustration. Decorated endpapers and turn-ins. Housed under a protective removable mylar cover. A particularly fresh and attractive example.\u003cbr data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine content throughout. Bright, clean, and well preserved. Signed by Charles Van Sandwyk on the title page as shown.\u003cbr data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richly illustrated throughout with numerous charming owl illustrations by Charles Van Sandwyk, including illuminated gilt decorations, mounted color plates printed on card, decorative calligraphy, full-page illustrations, vignettes, and one impressive folding illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA beautiful signed first edition of \u003cem data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eFull Moon Eyes; An Ode to the Wisdom and Forbearance of Owls\u003c\/em\u003e, one of Charles Van Sandwyk’s most atmospheric and charming productions. Combining poetry, illuminated calligraphy, mounted color illustrations, and delicate gilt decorations throughout, the book evokes the quiet mystery and timeless symbolism of owls in Van Sandwyk’s unmistakably dreamlike style. The folding illustration and richly decorative design give the work the feeling of a modern private press masterpiece inspired by the golden age of illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"1114\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eCharles Van Sandwyk is a Canadian artist and author renowned for his whimsical illustrated books inspired by the great illustrators of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Strongly influenced by the Arts and Crafts tradition, his enchanting works featuring fairies, animals, and woodland scenes have earned an international following among collectors. In addition to his own books, he has illustrated notable editions for the Folio Society, including \u003cem data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eThe Blue Fairy Book\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48448927170809,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20260526mooneyes_01.jpg?v=1779840668","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/2012-scarce-signed-1sted-full-moon-eyes-ode-to-owls-by-charles-van-sandwyk","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}