Signed; Charles Keeping - Through the Window - 1970
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Through the Window – Charles Keeping (1970)
First Edition – Hand-Signed – Oxford University Press
A scarce and collectible first edition of Through the Window by celebrated English illustrator Charles Keeping, published by Oxford University Press in 1970.
Details:
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1970
Binding: Hardcover with pictorial boards
Printing: Printed in Austria
Condition: Very Good — clean boards with minimal wear
Signature: Hand-signed by Charles Keeping on the verso of the first page
Edition: First Edition
This beautifully produced volume showcases Keeping’s distinctive artistic style, known for its expressive lines and emotional depth.
About the Artist
Charles William James Keeping (1924–1988) was an award-winning English illustrator, children's author, and lithographer. He illustrated more than twenty picture books of his own, created the artwork for Rosemary Sutcliff’s famed historical novels, and illustrated the complete works of Charles Dickens for the Folio Society. His work remains highly regarded among collectors of illustration, children's literature, and fine press books.
A wonderful addition to any collection of Charles Keeping’s works, modern illustration, or 20th-century children’s literature.
Through the Window – Charles Keeping (1970)
First Edition – Hand-Signed – Oxford University Press
A scarce and collectible first edition of Through the Window by celebrated English illustrator Charles Keeping, published by Oxford University Press in 1970.
Details:
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1970
Binding: Hardcover with pictorial boards
Printing: Printed in Austria
Condition: Very Good — clean boards with minimal wear
Signature: Hand-signed by Charles Keeping on the verso of the first page
Edition: First Edition
This beautifully produced volume showcases Keeping’s distinctive artistic style, known for its expressive lines and emotional depth.
About the Artist
Charles William James Keeping (1924–1988) was an award-winning English illustrator, children's author, and lithographer. He illustrated more than twenty picture books of his own, created the artwork for Rosemary Sutcliff’s famed historical novels, and illustrated the complete works of Charles Dickens for the Folio Society. His work remains highly regarded among collectors of illustration, children's literature, and fine press books.
A wonderful addition to any collection of Charles Keeping’s works, modern illustration, or 20th-century children’s literature.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Art, Children's books, Literature
Book Title
Through the Window
Author/ Illustrator
Signed; Charles Keeping
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1970
Height
28 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
21.5 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Published by Oxford University Press
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Signed by illustrator
Number of pages
36
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