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.