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Galin · 06-25-2007, 08:58 AM

Hammond and Scull relate that in 1969 Pauline Baynes and her husband visited Tolkien and his wife, taking with them 'the finished painting for the poster A Map of Middle-earth' (along with gifts). As for commentary on it, all I could find was that JRRT thought her map for The Hobbit was better. If we assume the depiction of the Fellowship was included here perhaps it was finished as well.

On the poster, the Fellowship (the same picture as on the book cover linked in this thread) appears above the 'map proper' while the nasty folk are set below.

Anyway, more speculation of course. Hammond and Scull are reportedly working on a book about P. Baynes so perhaps there will be more to learn in general.

06-25-2007, 08:58 AM	#9
Galin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,031	Hammond and Scull relate that in 1969 Pauline Baynes and her husband visited Tolkien and his wife, taking with them 'the finished painting for the poster A Map of Middle-earth' (along with gifts). As for commentary on it, all I could find was that JRRT thought her map for The Hobbit was better. If we assume the depiction of the Fellowship was included here perhaps it was finished as well. On the poster, the Fellowship (the same picture as on the book cover linked in this thread) appears above the 'map proper' while the nasty folk are set below. Anyway, more speculation of course. Hammond and Scull are reportedly working on a book about P. Baynes so perhaps there will be more to learn in general. Last edited by Galin; 06-26-2007 at 10:52 AM.