Canadian Content
by Van Sandwyk, Charles (introduction by Doughty, Waisiki)
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
Vancouver, B.C.: Charles Van Sandwyk Fine Arts, 2009. Second Printing. Octavo. Illustrated with 18 illustrations from coloured paintings of animals, plants, and birds. Original illustrated wrappers with gold lettering, decoration and coloured illustration of a bear who has gone fishing on front cover. Second printing. Signed by both Van Sandwyk and Doughty on last page. Charles Van Sandwyk is a Vancouver artist and author who has attained renowned status and won numerous awards as a fantasy artist. His paintings can be found in the National Gallery of Canada and his illustrations are featured in such books as the Folio Society's "The Wind in the Willows", & the Blue Fairy Book, as well as his own self published books such as: "Sketches from the Dream Island of Birds". Signed by both authors, making this a scarce copy. 2009
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- Bookseller
- Aquila Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 144281
- Title
- Canadian Content
- Author
- Van Sandwyk, Charles (introduction by Doughty, Waisiki)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 3
- Publisher
- Charles Van Sandwyk Fine Arts
- Place of Publication
- Vancouver, B.C.
- Date Published
- 2009
- Keywords
- Canada|Charles Van Sandwyk|Children's Book|Ilustrated Books|Van Sandwyk
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Calgary, Alberta
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Glossary
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- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...