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The ship that sailed to Mars
In this tale, an adventurous group of elves built a sailing ship and voyaged to Mars.
Only 2,000 copies were printed of this stunning book, which was written and illustrated by Timlin as a gift for his young son.
Title: The ship that sailed to Mars
Creator: William Timlin, 1892-1943 (Illustrated by the author)
Date: ca. 1923
Published: London: George G. Harrap, ca. 1923
Identifier: FT-29 ship that sailed to mars
Format: Book
Rights: Public domain
Courtesy: Toronto Public Library.
More information: (view details and larger image)
This image was featured in the Flight: A Thrilling History of an Idea exhibit in the TD Gallery of the Toronto Reference Library from July 13 to September 22, 2013.
You can order order a print or high-resolution copy.
The ship that sailed to Mars
In this tale, an adventurous group of elves built a sailing ship and voyaged to Mars.
Only 2,000 copies were printed of this stunning book, which was written and illustrated by Timlin as a gift for his young son.
Title: The ship that sailed to Mars
Creator: William Timlin, 1892-1943 (Illustrated by the author)
Date: ca. 1923
Published: London: George G. Harrap, ca. 1923
Identifier: FT-29 ship that sailed to mars
Format: Book
Rights: Public domain
Courtesy: Toronto Public Library.
More information: (view details and larger image)
This image was featured in the Flight: A Thrilling History of an Idea exhibit in the TD Gallery of the Toronto Reference Library from July 13 to September 22, 2013.
You can order order a print or high-resolution copy.