[Folding letter addressed to "Random Thoughts, Esq."]
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Item is a handwritten letter in black and red ink artfully folded into the shape of envelope. Letter also contains some drawings (an owl, a raven, and a quill and ink well).
[Folding letter addressed to "Random Thoughts, Esq."]
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Item is a handwritten letter in black and red ink artfully folded into the shape of envelope. Letter also contains some drawings (an owl, a raven, and a quill and ink well).
[Folding letter from "Toad, Esq."]
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Letter to Folio Society members from one of the book’s main characters, with illustrations.
Glimpses of Paradise: signed poster
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Good Cheer, signed press proof
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Signed press proof that includes the text of "Good Cheer." The proof is double-sided.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Item is a hand drawn bookmark that opens up like a pamphlet and has written on the inside: "Words are the demi-Gods and heroes of thought." The phrase is accompanied by a drawing of satyr-like creature's head.
Heavenly Monkey Press: signed books
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Letter to High Branch Society membership describing creator's recent travels and his cottage.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Letter to High Branch Society membership describing creator's recent travels and his cottage.
[High Branch Society welcome card]
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Card from the High Branch Society decorated with the image of a crow wearing spectacles. Inside is artwork featuring owls and mice, and the text "Special Collections Library U.B.C. - Esteemed Patron". The artwork printed on the envelope depicts two trees, speaking to each other through tin cans joined by a string.
[High Branch Society welcome letter]
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Letter welcoming the recipient to the High Branch Society and informing them of the contents of forthcoming mail-out. The letter is a printed reproduction of a handwritten letter by the creator.
I Believe and Fortress on a Hill, signed press proof
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Signed press proof featuring the text from "I Believe" and "Fortress on a Hill." The proof on is double-sided, with four panels printed on each side.
I Believe. Two Poems & a Hidden Thought: signed press proofs
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Impressions of Vancouver: signed poster
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Poster for an exhibition at the University of Alberta's Special Collections Library, entitled "Impressions of Vancouver: Disciples of the Book Arts." Poster features a drawing by Charles and is signed by him.
Invitation press proof, signed
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Signed press proof of an invitation to a reception at the Seymour Art Gallery in Deep Cove, North Vancouver.
Jim Rimmer celebration: signed broadside with etching
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
This item is described by Charles on an accompanying tag: "A proof of our broadside made for Jim Rimmer Fest." Jim Rimmer was well-known graphic artist, printer, and type designer and caster who worked in Vancouver.
[Letter to Folio Society members]
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Letter to Folio Society members introducing the limited centennial edition of The Wind in the Willows illustrated by the creator.
Life is Art: signed poster and broadside
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
File consists of material from a 1997 exhibition of Charles' work at the Seymour Art Gallery. Materials include a poster for the exhibition and a broadside printing of Life is Art. The broadside has three watercolour prints attached to it.
Lion gazing at an empty book etching
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Item is an etching of a lion holding open a book and gazing into an empty page.
Literary mouse etching, colour proof
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Item is an etching of a mouse sitting on top of 2 stacked green books and reading a red book. A candlestick burns in the background.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Calendar with original artwork of 3 mice and 2 insects playing instruments in a field
Mr. Rabbit's Christmas Wish: signed press proofs
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
File consists of two signed press proofs from Charles' book, Mr. Rabbit's Christmas Wish. Each proof has four pages from the book and is printed on recto and verso.
Mr. Rabbit's Symphony of Nature: signed press proof, poster, and invitations
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
New Work from the South Seas: signed poster
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Signed poster for exhibition of Charles' work at Tigers Cafe in Vancouver.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Paintings from the South Pacific: signed poster
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Signed poster for exhibition of Charles' work at Tigers Cafe in Vancouver.
[Pamphlet containing biography and artist statement of Charles van Sandwyk]
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Pamphlet contains length biography and artist statement by creator, as well as a photo of the creator on the front of the item.
[Pamphlet depicting artist's travel path]
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Folding pamphlet depicting the creator's travels between Fiji and Canada through text and drawings.
[Pamphlet depicting artist's travel path]
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Folding pamphlet depicting the creator's travels between Fiji and Canada through text and drawings.
[Pamphlet featuring centenary edition of The Wind in the Willows]
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Pamphlet contains images of the book and illustrations by the creator.
Parade to Paradise: original artwork and press proof with etching
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Parrots of the Cannibal Island: prospectus
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Prospectus announcing the publication of Charles' book Parrots of the Cannibal Island, made of one sheet of printed text describing the book with two printed drawings glued onto it.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Planned publications 2016 - High Branch Society mail out
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
File consists of textual materials and an accompanying envelope.
Planned publications, uncut press proof
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
The item relates to planned books, chapbooks and ephemeral pieces of the creator. An illustration features an owl and ribbon.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Signed poster for the Savuti Press. Poster is a hand-coloured letterpress engraving.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Press proof for Charles' book The Gnome King's Treasure Song, with eight images.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Signed press proof for Charles' book, Mr. Rabbit's Symphony of Nature, showing 13 from the book.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Signed press proof for Charles' book, Wind in the Willows. A tag that accompanied this proof has note from Charles saying: "variant proof (black ink) for the trade edition of Willows, 2005. Sent to me as a colour sample, but we chose brown instead. One of a kind, signed."
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Item consists of an order form with accompanying return envelope. The form’s verso has a quote from the creator and an image of the book.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
[Promotional pamphlets for Danny's Inn gallery location]
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Quality Time: program and signed poster
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
File consists of a program and a signed poster from a 2011 show at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre which Charles was a part of, entitled Quality Time. The description of the show on the poster reads: "First Impressions Theatre presents Quality Time, an evening of songs, stories & slides, featuring Charles van Sandwyk and the Brandywine Boys." Charles and the Brandywine Boys also recorded a cd, which is available at Rare Books and Special Collections (M1629 .Q32 2010 cd ).
Rara Avis: signed poster and original artwork
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
File consists of a poster and associated artwork for Charles' second and final show at Salmagundi in Vancouver.
Receipt for exhibition purchases
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
[Reviews of How to See Fairies and Other Tales]
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
File consists of print-outs of online reviews of van Sandwyk's 2018 book How to See Fairies and Other Tales. One review is from The British Fantasy Society, the other is from a blog called greydogtales. File also includes a Christmas card produced by the Folio Society featuring an illustration from How to See Fairies and Other Tales.
Sea to Sky - All British Rally medallion
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Medallion recognizing participation in the Sea to Sky All British Rally (2014). Medallion design by Charles van Sandwyk. The event is an annual "British car run" (a scenic drive for car aficionados) from North Vancouver to Whistler.