1972 Pauline Baynes Map of Narnia Poster, C.S. Lewis, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe Chronicles, Penguin Books, fantasy wall art decor

This is a rare 1971 map of C.S. Lewis's "A Map of Narnia and the surrounding countries", made into a first edition poster for Penguin Books in 1972. Shows Aslan at the top left and the Great Eastern Ocean on the right, with illustrations of notable places in Narnia. The places align to the locations in the 8 books. A really magical link between all the places from the magical land of Narnia in a vivid and beautifully drawn map in all its original vintage glory.
Created by Pauline Baynes, based on the maps and writings of C.S. Lewis
Published by the Macmillan Company
Penguin Books 1972
Printed in Great Britain
Dimensions: 30 in x 20 in (76 cm x 51 cm)
Condition: pinholes, tape on corners. some, repairs with acid-free tape, some light foxing to bottom edge.

The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven high fantasy novels by British author C. S. Lewis. Illustrated by Pauline Baynes and originally published between 1950 and 1956, The Chronicles of Narnia has been adapted for radio, television, the stage, film and video games. The series is set in the fictional realm of Narnia, a fantasy world of magic, mythical beasts and talking animals. It narrates the adventures of various children who play central roles in the unfolding history of the Narnian world. Except in The Horse and His Boy, the protagonists are all children from the real world who are magically transported to Narnia, where they are sometimes called upon by the lion Aslan to protect Narnia from evil. The books span the entire history of Narnia, from its creation in The Magician's Nephew to its eventual destruction in The Last Battle.

The Chronicles of Narnia is considered a classic of children's literature and is Lewis's best-selling work, having sold over 100 million copies in 47 languages.

They comprise of:
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Prince Caspian
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The Silver Chair
The Horse and His Boy
The Magician's Nephew
The Last Battle

Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the charm.

When framed these colourful and detailed posters can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time.

These posters are sent as unframed. They will be rolled up and delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.

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