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The Ship of Ishtar Memorial Edition 1949. Illus. by Finlay.

Cover of the book 'The Ship of Ishtar' by A. Merritt.
Title page of 'The Ship of Ishtar' book by A. Merritt.

A marvelously strange book of fabulous adventure in the dim past, chronicling the titanic struggles between the gods Ishtar and Nergal, and the humans swept up in the conflict.  With stunning illustrations by Virgil Finlay.   A Fine copy of the Memorial Edition published by the Borden Publishing company, 1949. In lovely condition, the book and dustjacket in Fine condition with a touch of wear.

Illustration of a mystical woman surrounded by twisting tentacles.
Black and white illustration of mermaids in circular bubbles in the ocean.

The Ship of Ishtar $120

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