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Timlin, William M.
The Ship That Sailed to Mars. [Facsimile of the 1923 children’s classic]
Publisher: Calla Edition, New York;
Date of Publication: 2011
Stock Code: 14230
With new introduction by John Howe. Large quarto. With 96 leaves comprising 48 calligraphic text leaves and 48 colour plates, as original, but printed onto a spring green background rather than grey art paper. Quarter white cloth spine, grey paper-covered boards, titles and decoration in black to spine with black titles to upper board. Marbled grey-green endpapers. A near fine copy. Inimitably written and illustrated by Ashington born architect and artist William Mitcheson Timlim “The Ship That Sailed to Mars” is his only published children’s book. As well as designing important buildings in the South African Kimberley district, Timlin worked as the artist on numerous travel books but “The Ship That Sailed to Mars” is recognised as his masterpiece and a fantasy classic. Originally written for his son, the beautifully illustrated tale has been described as the most original and beautiful children’s book of the 1920s, while Alan Horne states that it puts Timlin in the top ten fantasy illustrators along with Rackham and Dulac. This 2011 facsimile features a new introduction from John Howe providing an overview of Timlim’s life and history. Heavyweight, so an additional postage contribution may be requested for shipping to overseas addresses.
£140.00