Timlin (William M.) The Ship that Sailed to Mars.
£1,250
A Fantasy
London, George G. Harrap, [1923].
First UK edition. 4to. Original parchment-backed grey paper covered boards, spine decorated and lettered in gilt.
One of 2,000 copies printed in Britain, from which 250 of which were sent to America. This is Timlin’s only published work, but the quality of the illustrations rivals those of Dulac, Pogany, Nielsen & Rackham.
In stock
Foxing to mounted title-page, repaired front hinge, flaw to rear hinge; some marking and scratching to covers, but overall a solid copy.
48 colour plates and 48 calligraphic-style text plates all mounted on paper.
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