(Description)

Author: Charles van Sandwyk.
Title:  The Gnome King’s Treasure Song.
Language: Text in English.
Publisher: Vancouver, The Fairy Press, CVS Fine Arts, 2000. First Edition. Limited edition of 2000 copies. This one is a cover variation of Gnome with Harp. Signed by Charles van Sandwyk.
Size: 6.5" X 5.5".
Pages: Unpaginated (16 pages).
Binding: Fine and attractive original linen-textured pictorial card covers binding (hinges fine) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Fine content (bright, tight, and clean, signed by Charles van Sandwyk on the blank page facing the title page - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the wonderful illustrations (4 tipped-in plates and letterpress engravings) by Charles van Sandwyk.

Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other signed copies of this first edition for sale worldwide).

The book: Beautiful SIGNED First Edition of this delightful story of the Gnome King with calligraphic text and watercolor illustrations by Charles van Sandwyk.

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. Besides 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.