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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.
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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. Seller Inventory # ABE-1775048151797
Title: Mr. Rabbit's Symphony of Nature
Publisher: CVS Fine Arts, North Vancouver
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Charles van Sandwyk.
Condition: Fine
Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)
Edition: 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
Seller: Aquila Books(Cameron Treleaven) ABAC, Calgary, AB, Canada
Condition: As New. Illustrated invitation card printed on thick glossy paper, folded once, measuring 4" x 9.25" when folded. With a gold border on the front and back cover surrounding an illustration of dancing frogs, one that is reading a book by "The Fairy Press" and a bee standing on a stack of books, the top one being Mr. Rabbit's Symphony of Nature--the illustration spans both covers, so when unfolded it looks like a single panel. Text and a small colour illustration of a rabbit reading on the verso of the back cover. Signed by Van Sandwyk on the recto of the front cover. In as new condition. Charles Van Sandwyk is a Vancouver artist and author who has attained renowned status and won numerous awards as a fantasy artist and has illustrated several works for the Folio Society, as well as had his own collection, How To See Fairies and Other Tales, published by the Folio Society in 2018. This particular invitation promotes a book signing at The Joyce Williams Gallery for Van Sandwyk's book Mr. Rabbit's Symphony of Nature. Seller Inventory # 142198
Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Condition: New. Spring 2008 edition. Seller Inventory # FORT207223
Seller: Aquila Books(Cameron Treleaven) ABAC, Calgary, AB, Canada
Condition: As New. Illustrated broadside done on thick glossy paper. Sized 47cm x 15.2cm. A thin gold border surrounds an illustration of dancing frogs, one that is reading a book by "The Fairy Press" and a bee standing on a stack of books, the top one being Mr. Rabbit's Symphony of Nature. Beneath the illustration on a white background is text promoting a book signing at The Joyce Williams Gallery in the summer of 2008, with Van Sandwyk being in attendance on "Mr. Rabbit's behalf". Signed by Van Sandwyk just above the text to the right side. In as new condition. Charles Van Sandwyk is a Vancouver artist and author who has attained renowned status and won numerous awards as a fantasy artist and has illustrated several works for the Folio Society, as well as had his own collection, How To See Fairies and Other Tales, published by the Folio Society in 2018. Seller Inventory # 142197
Seller: The Next Page, Calgary, AB, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Folio Society 2020. Book and box in excellent shape. Seller Inventory # A810084501LRC
Seller: Reed Books The Museum of Fond Memories, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Fine Condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine Slipcase. First Edition. Seller Inventory # 81310
Seller: Aquila Books(Cameron Treleaven) ABAC, Calgary, AB, Canada
Condition: Fine. Reprint. Octavo. Green fold-over wrappers with gilt lettering, gilt and metallic green decoration and coloured illustration of a rabbit mounted on to the front. String-tied, as issued. Illustrated with 12 tipped in coloured illustrations from paintings of animals, plants, and birds. Signed by Van Sandwyk on FFEP. In as new condition. Charles Van Sandwyk is a Vancouver artist and author who has attained renowned status and won numerous awards as a fantasy artist. Seller Inventory # 145095
Seller: Nikki Green Books, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Large slim 8vo, pp112 beautifully illustrated throughout in b/w and colour with 1 fold out illustration. Hardcover in slipcase issued without dust jacket. Green gilt decorated slipcase still partially in original shrink wrap in fine condition. The book itself bound in blue/green cloth with gilt titles to spine and colour illustration to front board with gilt borders in fine condition. Inside in beautiful fine condition. An excellent copy. Seller Inventory # 001704
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Aquila Books(Cameron Treleaven) ABAC, Calgary, AB, Canada
Condition: Fine. First Edition. Octavo. Olive green fold-over wrappers with gold lettering, decoration and coloured illustration of a rabbit mounted on to the front. String-tied, as issued. Illustrated with 12 tipped in coloured illustrations from paintings of animals, plants, and birds. Includes a bookmark designed by Van Sandwyk. Signed by the author on the verso ffep. In fine condition. Charles Van Sandwyk is a Vancouver artist and author who has attained renowned status and won numerous awards as a fantasy artist. Seller Inventory # 145137
Seller: Cheltenham Rare Books, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Hard Cover in Slipcase. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket ( as Issued ). Van Sandwyk, Charles (illustrator). First Thus. First Folio Society printing. Illustrated by Charles van Sandwyk. A fine, bright, crisp copy ( no blemishes, no fading, no inscriptions, tight binding ) in a fine, fresh and unfaded slipcase. A handsome production. Paypal accepted. Seller Inventory # 015177
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Fold the Corner Books, Milford, SURRE, United Kingdom
Condition: Fine. VAN SANDWYK, Charles Mr Rabbit's Symphony of Nature North Vancouver: C.V.S. Fine Arts, 2008 Small 4to., maroon card covers with integrated sewn wrapper; the latter with onlaid rabbit sticker and blocked direct in gold, silver and green foil with title and decorative border to upper cover; [unpaginated]; printed direct in browns and golds throughout, on a variety of different card stocks, some with outer edge untrimmed; with illustrations, borders and decorative devices; and a further 11 tipped-on plates in full colour; fine, as issued. Second printing of this wonderful story, concerning a conducting rabbit who brings together the spring symphony, featuring Jenny Wren and her solo, percussive squirrels, and the overarching melody of hope. "If you have ever heard the pleasant gurgling of little streams, you would know her inspiration - that last summer's delight was her music coach. Her song foretold of the season to come" A beautiful book, celebrating the joy of spring in all its diversity. Seller Inventory # 71
Quantity: 1 available