Map of Middle-Earth - First Trade Edition 1970

by Tolkien, J R R [Pauline Baynes]

$1,194 · Offered by Biblio

London: George Allen Unwin, 1970. FIRST TRADE EDITION of the map of Middle-Earth, colour-printed poster map in good condition. Some loss to corners with some edge wear and a repaired closed tear to the top edge. Pauline Baynes s celebrated map, based on the cartography of J.R.R. and C.J.R. Tolkien - the copy of the original printed map, annotated extensively by Tolkien, on which this version was based was sold by Blackwell s in 2015 and is now in the Bodleian Library; it shows the extent of his input, as well as the artist s skill in rendering his instructions in visual form. A hugely popular piece of Lord of the Rings ephemera, here in better state than often met with. (Hammond amp; Anderson Eii4). The map is NOT framed. Map measures 730 x 510mm. Pauline Baynes, renowned for her illustrations in C.S. Lewis s The Chronicles of Narnia, created the iconic map in 1970. Commissioned by J.R.R. Tolkien himself, this map visually brings to life the world described in Tolkien s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Baynes s map is noted for its detailed artistry and imaginative flair, which capture the rich, mythical essence of Middle-earth. Her map integrates key locations such as the Shire, Rivendell, Mordor, and Gondor, along with geographical features like mountains, rivers, and forests. Beyond mere cartography, Baynes infused the map with vignettes and decorative borders, featuring characters and scenes from Tolkien s works. This artistic choice not only provides geographical co

• Publisher: George Allen Unwin
• Year: 1970
• Binding: unknown

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