The Ship That Sailed to Mars
London: George G. Harrap & Company Limited, 1923.
First edition, British issue. Bound in publisher's original grey paper-covered boards stamped in darker grey over Japan vellum spine stamped in gilt. Forty-eight leaves with mounted text printed in black, blue and green and 48 leaves with mounted full-page color plates. About Fine with light wear and faint toning, short marginal tear to edge of a single page. An unusually fresh copy, in much nicer condition than as normally found. A truly beautiful children's fantasy, illustrated by the author, a South African architect. This was his only published book. Item #140944413
Price: $4,000.00
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