The Ship That Sailed to Mars

George G. Harrap published this huge and magnificent volume in November 1923, finely bound in half vellum richly decorated in gilt. The book contains superb color plates by the artist, alternated throughout with 48 leaves adorned with his fine calligraphic and poetic text. These pieces of art were all mounted by hand on gray matte paper, reminiscent of Harrap's best pre-war editions de luxe. Timlin's fantasy is a magical combination of science fiction and fairyland. His watercolors equal the best work of Arthur Rackham and W. Heath Robinson (Dalby, 102). The book's strength [rests] on its exotic descriptions and beautiful illustrations (Clute & Grant, 949-50). A must for the serious bibliophile.

Hardcovers. English. George G Harrap. 1923 First edition, English issue of this magnificently illustrated work by Timlin. 49 pp. Generally good condition. Last section of book is slightly bent. Exteriro corners bumped. Small tears on 4 pages. Corners bumped. Spine is loosening lightly but firmly intact. 4 small tears at the top of 4 pages. All plates present and in good condition. DW is worn with some paper loss. Book No: 2500378