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William Mitcheson Timlin (1892-1943) Original Calligraphically-written Book Leaf and Book Illust

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William Mitcheson Timlin (1892-1943) Original Calligraphically-written Book Leaf and Book Illust
William Mitcheson Timlin (1892-1943) Original Calligraphically-written Book Leaf and Book Illustration (c.1923).The Landing, written and illustrated for The Ship That Sailed to Mars, William M. Timlin, published by George G. Harrap & Company, Ltd. 1923.Now considered a ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic, The Ship That Sailed to Mars is simply one of the most sought-after illustrated books in the genre, treasured by children's book, illustrated book and science-fiction aficionados alike. Original material from this book rarely becomes available. A color plate commands several thousand dollars, while original art from the book has fetched prices into the high five figures.Calligraphically-written leaf executed in watercolor and ink on paper, sight size approximately 14 x 9.5. Not signed.Color illustration executed in watercolor, pen and ink and pencil on paper, sight size approximately 11.5 x 10.5. Signed lower left.Both the hand-written calligraphic leaf and its accompanying original color illustration are framed (24 x 33.5) as a single entity. keywords: Architect, cinema designer, "Get Off the Earth", South African artist, landscape painter, watercolor artist, fantasy illustrator Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.