Pauline Baynes and J.R.R. Tolkien’ 1971 ‘The Hobbit’ map

First trade printing of the famous poster ‘There and Back again’, a map of Bilbo’s journey through Eriador and Rhovanion by Pauline Baynes and J.R.R. Tolkien, based on The Hobbit. Published by George Allen & Unwin in 1971. Approx. 20 x 27,5 inch (51 cm x 70 cm).

Pauline Baynes was the only artist approved by Tolkien to illustrate this works during his lifetime. It reproduces the ‘Map of Wilderland’ of The Hobbit, but also extends to Eriador. Thus it includes all the regions through which Thorin and Company passed during the quest from Hobbiton to Erebor.

The poster is in a fine condition and comes in an acid-free removable archival cover. A scarce and very popular piece of ‘The Hobbit' ephemera.