{"product_id":"1973-bilbo-awoke-with-the-early-sun-his-11389","title":"1973 Bilbo awoke with the early sun his in eyes Poster, by J.R.R. Tolkien, George Allen \u0026 Unwin, Lord of the Rings, fantasy wall art decor","description":"\u003cp\u003e1973 Bilbo awoke with the early sun his in eyes Poster, by J.R.R. Tolkien, George Allen \u0026amp; Unwin, Lord of the Rings, fantasy wall art decor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very rare 1973 poster of J.R.R Tolkien's 1937 painting \"Bilbo awoke with the early sun his in eyes\", which shows Bilbo sleeping at the foot of a decendant of Thorondor, the Lord of the Eagles. This is a 50 year old poster so has some aging.\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: 30 in x 20 in (76cm x 51 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nDrawn by J.R.R. Tolkien (1937)\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom George Allen \u0026amp; Unwin\u003cbr\u003e\nPrinted in England by Sackville Press, West Mosley\u003cbr\u003e\nDistribution by Camden Graphics\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: some paper wear, and some light foxing (see photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTolkien's painting of an eagle on a crag appears in some editions of The Hobbit. According to Christopher Tolkien, the author based this picture on a painting by Archibald Thorburn of an immature Golden Eagle, which Christopher found for him in The Birds of the British Isles by T. A. Coward. The Lord of the Eagles with a company of Eagles rescued Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo Baggins, and Thorin Oakenshield and thirteen fellow dwarves from Goblin-town, bringing them to the Great Shelf for a night and a day. Weeks later, a number of these Eagles flew to the Lonely Mountain, joining the Battle of Five Armies that had erupted, and assisting in the defeat of goblins and Wargs. The Lord of the Eagles thereafter became \"King of All Birds\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen framed these colourful and detailed posters can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese posters are sent as unframed. They will be rolled up and delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the FAQ for more information on shipping, tracking and insurance options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lampposted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57206174581123,"sku":"LLMMY","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8538\/7139\/files\/il_fullxfull.5878613494_prjo.jpg?v=1768963247","url":"https:\/\/lampposted.com\/products\/1973-bilbo-awoke-with-the-early-sun-his-11389","provider":"Lampposted","version":"1.0","type":"link"}