- Item
- [1984]
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
First exhibition: photographs, signed postcard, and signed etching
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
File contains material related to the first exhibition of Charles' work in 1984 when he was 18. The exhibition was in Deep Cove. Materials include two photographs of Charles, a signed and annotated postcard for the show, and a signed etching from the show.
Exhibition postcard, signed and annotated
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Receipt for exhibition purchases
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
A Celebration of Nature: notes, receipt, and signed poster
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
File consists of material from the second exhibition of Charles' work in 1985 at Salmagundi (in Vancouver). Materials include a signed poster for the show, notes written by the show's curator, a receipt for purchases made for the show, and a small tag written by Charles that identifies these materials.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
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.
A Selection of Neighbourly Birds: prospectus
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
South for the Winter: signed poster
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.
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.
Tropical Bounty: signed poster
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Signed poster for exhibition of Charles' work at Tigers Cafe in Vancouver.
Glimpses of Paradise: signed poster
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
Parade to Paradise: original artwork and press proof with etching
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
First set of card shells, Fairy Press, signed and annotated by Charles
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
[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.
Sketches from the Dream Island of Birds: signed posters
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
File consists of four posters for Charles' exhibition at Tigers Cafe in Vancouver. The exhibition featured work from three of his books, including Sketches from the Dream Island of Birds. Each poster has the same base with text, with a different watercolour print attached to each. The watercolour prints show images of a sunset, an elephant palm, a parrot, and a portrait of a Fiji Island resident.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
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.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Animal Wisdom: signed press proofs
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
File consists of four signed press proofs for the book Animal Wisdom, each showing multiple pages from the book with printing on recto and verso. According to paperwork from the Joyce Williams Gallery that accompanied these materials, this is Charles' most popular book.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Press proof for Charles' book The Gnome King's Treasure Song, with eight images.
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.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Poster is a promotion for Charles' book The Gnome King's Treasure Song. It is made of two separate prints attached to burgundy paper.
The Gnome King's Treasure Song: signed poster and press proof
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
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.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Item is an etching of a fairy on the title page.
The Blue Fairy Book: original artwork
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
File consists of original artwork for The Blue Fairy Book.
Tailpiece to Bluebeard, Tailpiece to Trustyjohn
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Item is an etching of a wizard and of ladybugs.
The Meaning of Mice: signed press proofs
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Drawings by Charles van Sandwyk Done for Heavenly Monkey Annuals 2001- 2003
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
This small book features prints of Charles' drawings that Heavenly Monkey Press used in its annuals from 2001-2003. This is copy 14 of 20. It is signed by Charles.
Heavenly Monkey Press: signed books
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
This small book was made by Heavenly Monkey Press, with illustrations by Charles. This is copy 2 of 15, and is signed and annotated by Rollin from Heavenly Monkey and signed b y Charles.
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.
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
Signed poster for Wind in the Willows exhibition at the Seymour Art Gallery in North Vancouver.
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."
Wind in the Willows: signed press proof and poster
Part of Charles van Sandwyk fonds
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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.