James Allen St. John (American, 1872-1957) Thuvia, Maid of Mars interior book illustration, 1920 Mixed media on board 25-3/4 x 16-3/4 inches (65.4 x 42.5 cm) (image) Signed lower right From the Gary Munson Collection This illustration was published in Thuvia, Maid of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs and is an excellent example of St. John's definitive interpretations of the author's novels. The published caption reads: "With a savage cry of triumph, Thar Ban disappeared down the black canyon of the Avenue of Quays" (A.C. McClurg & Co., 1920). PROVENANCE: Previously from the Glynn and Suzanne Crain Collection. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved