{"product_id":"1977-vintage-map-of-middle-earth-poster-95717","title":"1977 Vintage Map of Middle Earth Poster, J.R.R. Tolkien, by Pauline Baynes, 6th Impression, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, fantasy wall art","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1977 map of J.R.R Tolkien's \"There and back again, a map of Bilbo's Journey through Eriador and Rhovanion\", a sixth Trade Printing in wonderful condition and colour for a 50 year old map. Stored rolled and has lost none of its colour. Shows the northern part of Middle Earth. Signed in the corner Pauline Baynes 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: 20 in x 27.5 in (51 cm x 70 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: some corner damage and rough edges, particularly on the bottom edge, see photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText says, \"Drawn and embellished by Pauline Baynes. Based on cartography of J.R.R. Tolkien. First trade Printing 1971 ISBN 0 04 912004 2 Printed in Great Britain by Jolly \u0026amp; Barber Ltd, Rugby. Sixth Impression 1977\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixth trade Printing, colour-printed poster map, stored rolled. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePauline Baynes was the only artist approved by Tolkien to illustrate this works during his lifetime. After close consultation with the author she created this pictorial poster-map of Middle-earth for readers of The Lord of the Rings. Unbeknown to him she added vignettes of many of the key places, as well as a header and footer showing the Fellowship and their pursuers. Of the vignettes Tolkien later wrote, 'some of these pictures agree remarkably with my own vision: especially the first four on the right (Minas Morgul is almost exact)'.\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":57206149841283,"sku":"LUCC5","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8538\/7139\/files\/il_fullxfull.4403712961_7nk0.jpg?v=1768960871","url":"https:\/\/lampposted.com\/products\/1977-vintage-map-of-middle-earth-poster-95717","provider":"Lampposted","version":"1.0","type":"link"}