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In reply to Tolkien's letter of 5 August (see #TCGLetter268) Ronald Eames says that George Allen & Unwin have decided to not use the illustrations ...
Ronald Eames writes various artists, among them is Pauline Baynes, a young artist who will go on to illustrate many Tolkien books and become a life-long...
Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien on the matter of Farmer Giles of Ham. He has found five possible illustrators and would like, if possible, for Tolkien to...
After not hearing from Tolkien after writing a #TCGLetter2645, Ronald Eames writes again. The five artists have asked if a decision has been made yet. E...
Tolkien sends his spare copy of Farmer Giles of Ham, which is uncorrected, to Ronald Eames. This copy is to be sent on to the illustrator Pauline Baynes...
Ronald Eames writes to Pauline Baynes. He remarks that Tolkien was very impressed with her illustrations.
After receiving it from Tolkien, Ronald Eames sends the uncorrected typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham to Pauline Baynes. Tolkien had remarked that it mi...
Tolkien sends a new typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham to Ronald Eames at GA&U noting that it is corrected for press. If GA&U do not need it immediately,...
Ronald Eames sends the new typescript to Pauline Baynes which had been provided by Tolkien in #TCGLetter2691.
Ronald Eames writes to thank Tolkien for the typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham. Pauline Baynes want to illustrate the book. He remarks that the typescri...
Pauline Baynes had enjoyed Farmer Giles of Ham and Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien to inform him of this and give him a list of subjects that Baynes sugg...
In reply to Eames' letter, #TCGLetter2695, Tolkien replies, remarking that Baynes is on the right track with her choices of subjects for Farmer Gil...
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien the first batch of illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Pauline Baynes had noted that she intended to produce many pieces for Tol...
In reply to #TCGLetter2698, Tolkien says that he is delighted with Pauline Baynes artwork for Farmer Giles of Ham. He remarks that his "only diffic...
Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for the return of Pauline Baynes' illustrations and remarks that they have asked her to proceed with work on the book. ...
Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien in reply to #Letter119. He will ask Pauline Baynes to return the typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham and will send her the ...
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien forty-four illustrations for Farmer Giles of Ham, twelve more than Pauline Baynes was required to provide. He asks Tolkien to...
Tolkien writes to Ronald Eames to report that he is delighted with the illustrations for Farmer Giles of Ham.
Tolkien likely returns Pauline Bayne's artwork for Farmer Giles of Ham to GA&U and asks for her address.
Ronald Eames replies to #Letter120 with Pauline Baynes address. He is pleased by Tolkien's response to the artwork. He says that they can delay a d...
Ronald Eames sends two sets of galley proofs of Farmer Giles of Ham to Tolkien along with the typescript. He asks him to return the printers copy with c...
Ronald Eames sends a coloured illustration to Tolkien, the first of two intended for Farmer Giles of Ham. Pauline Baynes has said she can change the col...
Writing to Ronald Eames, Tolkien remarks on the timing of Farmer Giles of Ham "come to the boil" at his busiest time of the year for a profess...
In reply to #TCGLetter2718, Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for the return on the galley-proofs of Farmer Giles of Ham. He will send Tolkien a paste-up of w...
Ronald Eames following up his letter from the 11th May, writes to Tolkien including the paste-ups he promised. He asks that Tolkien return them as soon ...
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien the original artwork, intended as the frontispiece for Farmer Giles of Ham. He asks for comment and its return as soon as pos...
Tolkien returns the paste-ups to GA&U and notes that he will return the illustration for the frontispiece under a separate cover. He believes that the i...
Ronald Eames writes to thank Tolkien for the return of the paste-ups and illustration for Farmer Giles of Ham.
Tolkien replies stating he is very pleased at the illustrations for Farmer Giles of Ham. He says that after seeing the images, his friends, "very j...
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien the designs for the dust-jacket of Farmer Giles of Ham with some sketches that might serve in its place if he is not happy wi...
In reply to #TCGLetter2727, Tolkien says that he has not had time to review the sketches, but he does not feel that the dust-jacket can be improved upon...
Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for the return of the corrected proofs for Farmer Giles of Ham. He says it had occurred to GA&U that the passages in italics...
Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for approval of the dust-jacket for Farmer Giles of Ham. GA&U agree with the suggested change to biographical details, see #...
Tolkien writes to Baynes making mention that Lewis had been in touch and wishes her a Happy Christmas. She (Baynes) is illustrating Lewis's Lion, W...
Pauline Baynes probably writes to Tolkien to say that she will be having lunch with C.S. Lewis in Oxford on 31 December.
Pauline Baynes had written to say she was meeting with C.S. Lewis on the 31st. Tolkien replies that he and his family would also like to meet her if pos...
Pauline Baynes writes to Tolkien about her visit to Oxford. She is unsure if she will have time to meet him and does not want to cause Tolkien any troub...
Baynes replied to Tolkien's letter that she might not have time to see him. He left a letter with Lewis as they were meeting on New Year's Eve...
Tolkien responds to questions, explaining the inspiration and meaning behind various elements in The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien concludes by emphasizing...
Tolkien writes that he likes the Puffin Hobbit cover illustration made by Pauline Baynes very much.
Tolkien writes to his Aunt Jane about publishing Tom Bombadil.
Tolkien suggests a book about Tom Bombadil as "an interim amusement" that wouldn't cost too much. He suggests Pauline Baynes as illustrator.
Allen & Unwin agree to publish The Adventures of Tom Bombadil. Tolkien included version D3 of 'The Dragon's Visit'.
Rayner tells Tolkien that he has sent the Tom Bombadil poems to Pauline Baynes to get her thoughts.
Tolkien notes the evolution of the The Adventures of Tom Bombadil.
Pauline Baynes, who had illustrated Farmer Giles of Ham, had expressed herself willing to provide pictures for The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, and had b...
Tolkien writes to Pauline Baynes about Farmer Giles of Ham translations.
Tolkien discusses progress with The Adventures of Tom Bombadil.
Following Rayner Unwin's letter to Pauline Baynes, Joy Hill writes to Tolkien confirming their offer to Baynes to illustrate The Adventures of Tom ...
Rayner Unwin writes offering Pauline Baynes the job of illustrating The Adventures of Tom Bombadil and Other Verses from the Red Book. This will include...
Tolkien replies to Joy Hill and includes the signed contract sent on 9 May. He says he will deal with the other matters over the weekend.
Tolkien notes his admiration of Baynes working practices and laments his own. He again asks for Baynes to work on the book and hopes for a visit. He con...
Writing to his aunt, Jane Neave, and in a newly published portion of this letter Tolkien says that fan mail keeps arriving, some of it is interesting an...
Ronald Eames of George Allen & Unwin writes to Pauline Baynes. They are delighted with the first instalment for The Adventures of Tom Bombadil and Other...
Pauline Baynes, who was illustrating The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, pointed out that the typescript of the title poem described Tom as wearing a peacoc...
Tolkien sends his reaction to the first pictures produced for the book to Mrs Gasch (Pauline Baynes).
Rayner Unwin writes to Tolkien detailing Pauline Baynes schedule for completing illustrations. He asks Tolkien to dine with he and his father in London ...
Allen & Unwin write to Pauline Baynes regarding a mock-up for the new book.
Tolkien writes to Rayner, agreeing on a visit to London on 22 August. He has written to Pauline Baynes, and today receives a reply from her that she is ...
Rayner sends Tolkien full-page illustrations of The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, drawn by Pauline Baynes. He asks Tolkien to decide which one should be e...
Tolkien sends his comments on the illustrations by Pauline Baynes to Rayner Unwin. Extracts are found in The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide: Chronol...
Tolkien writes to Pauline Bayne's giving her news on the reception of the Bombadil book.
Mr. Elliot-Howard had written to Tolkien telling him of his adventures travelling around the world with his copy of The Lord of the Rings.
Rayner Unwin says that the artwork for the Lord of the Rings have been safely collected, they look marvellous, Rayner will take to Tolkien as soon as ca...
Rayner Unwin of GA&U writing to Pauline Baynes, as "said in my scribbled postscript we all of us are entranced by your design for the box of The Lo...
Blyton had asked Tolkien's permission to compose a Hobbit Overture.
Tolkien writes to his friend George Sayer regarding his preferred version of The Lord of the Rings should Tolkien have one sent to him.
Alina Dadlez (GA&U) sends Mario Ubaldini (Casa Editrice Astrolabio) a countersigned copy of the contract for the Italian translation of the Lord of the ...
Alina Dadlez(GA&U) writes to Mario Ubaldini(Casa Editrice Astrolabio) to inform him that she has sent the illustrations by Pauline Baynes in a packet, s...
Press release from GA&U about Smith of Wootton Major, The Road Goes Ever On and the vinyl record The Poems and Songs of Middle-earth.
Ronald Eames of GA&U writes to Pauline Baynes. Her illustrations for Smith of Wootton Major are delightful. He is certain Tolkien will be pleased. he ag...
Alina Dadlez writes to Mario Ubaldini in reply to his request for another copy of The Lord of the Rings. It is also mentioned that if they wish to use P...
Mary Fairburn has sent some of her illustrations for The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien really likes them and thinks they could be in an illustrated version...
Rayner Unwin of GA&U writes to Pauline Baynes. The poster of the map of Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings has had enormous success. Allen & Unwin wo...
Tolkien writes with remarks about Pauline Baynes' Middle-earth poster, mentioning that he thinks the only error on the printed map is Enedwaith for...
Bengt Söderhäll of Sweden writes to Pauline Baynes praising her illustrations in books by Tolkien. Since it is impossible to write a personal letter t...
Tolkien writing to Pauline Baynes returns a photocopy of the Middle-earth map, with comments. The spelling Enedwaith is correct. He also apologizes for ...
Joy Hill writes to Pauline Baynes, she says that one day last week she produced 44 letters for Tolkien. Rayner Unwin will see her poster A Map of Middle...
Pauline's A Map of Middle-earth is a masterpiece writes Rayner Unwin, as he believes Tolkien himself has already told her. Rayner did not write dow...
Tolkien sends Amy a copy of the Map of Middle-earth poster illustrated by Pauline Baynes. He complains about his domestic situation and hopes the poster...
Rayner Unwin to Pauline Baynes writes that A Map of Middle-earth is selling well, and they already plan a reprint. They are now thinking of a poster map...
Rayner Unwin writes to Pauline Baynes stating that GA&U are very happy to commission the Hobbit map, entitled There and Back Again as soon as she can fi...
Rayner Unwin comments that they are delighted that Baynes will do the Hobbit map entitled 'There and Back Again'. There is no urgency and a fe...
Writing to joy Hill Tolkien asks her to send a copy of A Map of Middle-earth (Pauline Baynes) to Mrs. Eileen Elgar but asks that his location not be dis...
Tolkien signs a card to Eileen Elgar and encloses a copy of A Map of Middle-earth poster by Pauline Baynes.
Rayner Unwin has sent via Joy Hill blow-ups from the The Lord of the Rings of the area the There and Back Again map would need to cover. It has some det...
Rayner Unwin notes that GA&U are delighted with There and Back Again map and that Tolkien is unqualified in his praise. 'He loved your visit . . . ...
Rayner Unwin is quite happy with the different method of payment but is re-sending the cheque for £150 that Pauline Baynes returned to him. He outlines...
Tolkien signs some books and sends a copy of Pauline Baynes illustrated Map of the Hobbit.
Priscilla Tolkien sends Pauline Baynes a postcard, inviting her and her husband Fritz to attend an at Home with buffet lunch at Priscilla's house o...
Tolkien is desolated by the death of Edith, and wonders if he shall ever write any more. He mentions his work with Simonne d'Ardenne and says it is...
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Guide to Tolkien's Letters
Pauline Baynes
(92 letters match)1948
10 August 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#1236
In reply to Tolkien's letter of 5 August (see #TCGLetter268) Ronald Eames says that George Allen & Unwin have decided to not use the illustrations ...
10 August 1948
Ronald Eames to Pauline Baynes
#1237
Ronald Eames writes various artists, among them is Pauline Baynes, a young artist who will go on to illustrate many Tolkien books and become a life-long...
21 August 1948 (resent 30 August 1948)
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2645
Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien on the matter of Farmer Giles of Ham. He has found five possible illustrators and would like, if possible, for Tolkien to...
28 September 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2647
After not hearing from Tolkien after writing a #TCGLetter2645, Ronald Eames writes again. The five artists have asked if a decision has been made yet. E...
7 October 1948
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2687
Tolkien sends his spare copy of Farmer Giles of Ham, which is uncorrected, to Ronald Eames. This copy is to be sent on to the illustrator Pauline Baynes...
7 October 1948
Ronald Eames to Pauline Baynes
#2688
Ronald Eames writes to Pauline Baynes. He remarks that Tolkien was very impressed with her illustrations.
12 October 1948
Ronald Eames to Pauline Baynes
#2689
After receiving it from Tolkien, Ronald Eames sends the uncorrected typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham to Pauline Baynes. Tolkien had remarked that it mi...
1 November 1948
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2691
Tolkien sends a new typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham to Ronald Eames at GA&U noting that it is corrected for press. If GA&U do not need it immediately,...
3 November 1948
Ronald Eames to Pauline Baynes
#2692
Ronald Eames sends the new typescript to Pauline Baynes which had been provided by Tolkien in #TCGLetter2691.
3 November 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2693
Ronald Eames writes to thank Tolkien for the typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham. Pauline Baynes want to illustrate the book. He remarks that the typescri...
20 November 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2695
Pauline Baynes had enjoyed Farmer Giles of Ham and Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien to inform him of this and give him a list of subjects that Baynes sugg...
21 November 1948
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2696
In reply to Eames' letter, #TCGLetter2695, Tolkien replies, remarking that Baynes is on the right track with her choices of subjects for Farmer Gil...
6 December 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2698
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien the first batch of illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Pauline Baynes had noted that she intended to produce many pieces for Tol...
10 December 1948
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2699
In reply to #TCGLetter2698, Tolkien says that he is delighted with Pauline Baynes artwork for Farmer Giles of Ham. He remarks that his "only diffic...
15 December 1948
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2700
Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for the return of Pauline Baynes' illustrations and remarks that they have asked her to proceed with work on the book. ...
1949
1 March 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2708
Ronald Eames writes to Tolkien in reply to #Letter119. He will ask Pauline Baynes to return the typescript of Farmer Giles of Ham and will send her the ...
11 March 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2709
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien forty-four illustrations for Farmer Giles of Ham, twelve more than Pauline Baynes was required to provide. He asks Tolkien to...
16 March 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#272
Carpenter #120
Tolkien writes to Ronald Eames to report that he is delighted with the illustrations for Farmer Giles of Ham.
?17 March 1949*
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2710
Tolkien likely returns Pauline Bayne's artwork for Farmer Giles of Ham to GA&U and asks for her address.
21 March 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2711
Ronald Eames replies to #Letter120 with Pauline Baynes address. He is pleased by Tolkien's response to the artwork. He says that they can delay a d...
8 April 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2712
Ronald Eames sends two sets of galley proofs of Farmer Giles of Ham to Tolkien along with the typescript. He asks him to return the printers copy with c...
25 April 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2714
Ronald Eames sends a coloured illustration to Tolkien, the first of two intended for Farmer Giles of Ham. Pauline Baynes has said she can change the col...
4 May 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2718
Writing to Ronald Eames, Tolkien remarks on the timing of Farmer Giles of Ham "come to the boil" at his busiest time of the year for a profess...
11 May 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2719
In reply to #TCGLetter2718, Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for the return on the galley-proofs of Farmer Giles of Ham. He will send Tolkien a paste-up of w...
19 May 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2723
Ronald Eames following up his letter from the 11th May, writes to Tolkien including the paste-ups he promised. He asks that Tolkien return them as soon ...
27 May 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2724
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien the original artwork, intended as the frontispiece for Farmer Giles of Ham. He asks for comment and its return as soon as pos...
1 June 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2725
Tolkien returns the paste-ups to GA&U and notes that he will return the illustration for the frontispiece under a separate cover. He believes that the i...
2 June 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2726
Ronald Eames writes to thank Tolkien for the return of the paste-ups and illustration for Farmer Giles of Ham.
4 June 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#134
Tolkien replies stating he is very pleased at the illustrations for Farmer Giles of Ham. He says that after seeing the images, his friends, "very j...
16 June 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2727
Ronald Eames sends Tolkien the designs for the dust-jacket of Farmer Giles of Ham with some sketches that might serve in its place if he is not happy wi...
18 June 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Ronald Eames
#2728
In reply to #TCGLetter2727, Tolkien says that he has not had time to review the sketches, but he does not feel that the dust-jacket can be improved upon...
12 July 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2731
Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for the return of the corrected proofs for Farmer Giles of Ham. He says it had occurred to GA&U that the passages in italics...
16 July 1949
Ronald Eames to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2732
Ronald Eames thanks Tolkien for approval of the dust-jacket for Farmer Giles of Ham. GA&U agree with the suggested change to biographical details, see #...
20 December 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#1162
Carpenter #122a
Tolkien writes to Baynes making mention that Lewis had been in touch and wishes her a Happy Christmas. She (Baynes) is illustrating Lewis's Lion, W...
?21-?24 December 1949
Pauline Baynes to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2742
Pauline Baynes probably writes to Tolkien to say that she will be having lunch with C.S. Lewis in Oxford on 31 December.
25 December 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#916
Pauline Baynes had written to say she was meeting with C.S. Lewis on the 31st. Tolkien replies that he and his family would also like to meet her if pos...
c. 26-30 December 1949
Pauline Baynes to J.R.R. Tolkien
#2743
Pauline Baynes writes to Tolkien about her visit to Oxford. She is unsure if she will have time to meet him and does not want to cause Tolkien any troub...
31 December 1949
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#917
Baynes replied to Tolkien's letter that she might not have time to see him. He left a letter with Lewis as they were meeting on New Year's Eve...
1958
14 October 1958
J.R.R. Tolkien to Rhona Beare
#400
Carpenter #211
Tolkien responds to questions, explaining the inspiration and meaning behind various elements in The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien concludes by emphasizing...
1961
13 March 1961
J.R.R. Tolkien to Joy Hill
#1856
Tolkien writes that he likes the Puffin Hobbit cover illustration made by Pauline Baynes very much.
4 October 1961
J.R.R. Tolkien to Jane Neave
#606
Carpenter #231
Tolkien writes to his Aunt Jane about publishing Tom Bombadil.
11 October 1961
J.R.R. Tolkien to Rayner Unwin
#1070
Tolkien suggests a book about Tom Bombadil as "an interim amusement" that wouldn't cost too much. He suggests Pauline Baynes as illustrator.
15 November 1961
J.R.R. Tolkien to Rayner Unwin
#608
Carpenter #233
Allen & Unwin agree to publish The Adventures of Tom Bombadil. Tolkien included version D3 of 'The Dragon's Visit'.
18 November 1961
Rayner Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#1073
Rayner tells Tolkien that he has sent the Tom Bombadil poems to Pauline Baynes to get her thoughts.
23 November 1961
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#489
Tolkien notes the evolution of the The Adventures of Tom Bombadil.
6 December 1961
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#610
Carpenter #235
Pauline Baynes, who had illustrated Farmer Giles of Ham, had expressed herself willing to provide pictures for The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, and had b...
28 December 1961
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#490
Tolkien writes to Pauline Baynes about Farmer Giles of Ham translations.
1962
12 April 1962
J.R.R. Tolkien to Rayner Unwin
#612
Carpenter #237
Tolkien discusses progress with The Adventures of Tom Bombadil.
9 May 1962
Joy Hill to J.R.R. Tolkien
#1230
Following Rayner Unwin's letter to Pauline Baynes, Joy Hill writes to Tolkien confirming their offer to Baynes to illustrate The Adventures of Tom ...
9 May 1962
Rayner Unwin to Pauline Baynes
#1229
Rayner Unwin writes offering Pauline Baynes the job of illustrating The Adventures of Tom Bombadil and Other Verses from the Red Book. This will include...
11 May 1962
J.R.R. Tolkien to Joy Hill
#1231
Tolkien replies to Joy Hill and includes the signed contract sent on 9 May. He says he will deal with the other matters over the weekend.
?25 June 1962
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#496
Tolkien notes his admiration of Baynes working practices and laments his own. He again asks for Baynes to work on the book and hopes for a visit. He con...
18 July 1962
J.R.R. Tolkien to Jane Neave
#613
Carpenter #238
Writing to his aunt, Jane Neave, and in a newly published portion of this letter Tolkien says that fan mail keeps arriving, some of it is interesting an...
1 August 1962
Allen & Unwin to Pauline Baynes
#870
Ronald Eames of George Allen & Unwin writes to Pauline Baynes. They are delighted with the first instalment for The Adventures of Tom Bombadil and Other...
1 August 1962
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#615
Carpenter #240
Pauline Baynes, who was illustrating The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, pointed out that the typescript of the title poem described Tom as wearing a peacoc...
3 August 1962
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#492
Tolkien sends his reaction to the first pictures produced for the book to Mrs Gasch (Pauline Baynes).
3 August 1962
Rayner Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#871
Rayner Unwin writes to Tolkien detailing Pauline Baynes schedule for completing illustrations. He asks Tolkien to dine with he and his father in London ...
7 August 1962
Allen & Unwin to Pauline Baynes
#872
Allen & Unwin write to Pauline Baynes regarding a mock-up for the new book.
9 August 1962
J.R.R. Tolkien to Rayner Unwin
#873
Tolkien writes to Rayner, agreeing on a visit to London on 22 August. He has written to Pauline Baynes, and today receives a reply from her that she is ...
27 August 1962
Rayner Unwin to J.R.R. Tolkien
#874
Rayner sends Tolkien full-page illustrations of The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, drawn by Pauline Baynes. He asks Tolkien to decide which one should be e...
29 August 1962
J.R.R. Tolkien to Rayner Unwin
#875
Tolkien sends his comments on the illustrations by Pauline Baynes to Rayner Unwin. Extracts are found in The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide: Chronol...
23 December 1962
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#876
Tolkien writes to Pauline Bayne's giving her news on the reception of the Bombadil book.
1963
12 February 1963
J.R.R. Tolkien to Mr. Elliot-Howard
#501
Mr. Elliot-Howard had written to Tolkien telling him of his adventures travelling around the world with his copy of The Lord of the Rings.
1964
30 July 1964
Rayner Unwin (George Allen & Unwin) to Pauline Baynes
#1250
Rayner Unwin says that the artwork for the Lord of the Rings have been safely collected, they look marvellous, Rayner will take to Tolkien as soon as ca...
4 August 1964
Rayner Unwin to Pauline Baynes
#1251
Rayner Unwin of GA&U writing to Pauline Baynes, as "said in my scribbled postscript we all of us are entranced by your design for the box of The Lo...
16 August 1964
J.R.R. Tolkien to Carey Blyton
#634
Carpenter #260
Blyton had asked Tolkien's permission to compose a Hobbit Overture.
1966
11 March 1966
J.R.R. Tolkien to George Sayer
#184
Tolkien writes to his friend George Sayer regarding his preferred version of The Lord of the Rings should Tolkien have one sent to him.
1967
23 March 1967
Alina Dadlez to Mario Ubaldini
#1791
Alina Dadlez (GA&U) sends Mario Ubaldini (Casa Editrice Astrolabio) a countersigned copy of the contract for the Italian translation of the Lord of the ...
30 March 1967
Alina Dadlez to Mario Ubaldini
#1792
Alina Dadlez(GA&U) writes to Mario Ubaldini(Casa Editrice Astrolabio) to inform him that she has sent the illustrations by Pauline Baynes in a packet, s...
Mid 1967
George Allen & Unwin to Press
#1808
Press release from GA&U about Smith of Wootton Major, The Road Goes Ever On and the vinyl record The Poems and Songs of Middle-earth.
17 July 1967
Ronald Eames to Pauline Baynes
#1252
Ronald Eames of GA&U writes to Pauline Baynes. Her illustrations for Smith of Wootton Major are delightful. He is certain Tolkien will be pleased. he ag...
3 August 1967
Alina Dadlez (of GAU) to Mario Ubaldini (Casa Editrice Astrolabio)
#1794
Alina Dadlez writes to Mario Ubaldini in reply to his request for another copy of The Lord of the Rings. It is also mentioned that if they wish to use P...
1968
24 May 1968
J.R.R. Tolkien to Mary Fairburn
#689
Mary Fairburn has sent some of her illustrations for The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien really likes them and thinks they could be in an illustrated version...
1969
9 May 1969
Rayner Unwin to Pauline Baynes
#1253
Rayner Unwin of GA&U writes to Pauline Baynes. The poster of the map of Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings has had enormous success. Allen & Unwin wo...
28 August 1969
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#918
Tolkien writes with remarks about Pauline Baynes' Middle-earth poster, mentioning that he thinks the only error on the printed map is Enedwaith for...
30 August 1969
Bengt Söderhäll to Pauline Baynes
#1254
Bengt Söderhäll of Sweden writes to Pauline Baynes praising her illustrations in books by Tolkien. Since it is impossible to write a personal letter t...
1 October 1969
J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#919
Tolkien writing to Pauline Baynes returns a photocopy of the Middle-earth map, with comments. The spelling Enedwaith is correct. He also apologizes for ...
17 November 1969
Joy Hill to Pauline Baynes
#1255
Joy Hill writes to Pauline Baynes, she says that one day last week she produced 44 letters for Tolkien. Rayner Unwin will see her poster A Map of Middle...
21 November 1969
Rayner Unwin to Pauline Baynes
#1256
Pauline's A Map of Middle-earth is a masterpiece writes Rayner Unwin, as he believes Tolkien himself has already told her. Rayner did not write dow...
1970
7 August 1970
J.R.R. Tolkien to Amy Ronald
#2548
Tolkien sends Amy a copy of the Map of Middle-earth poster illustrated by Pauline Baynes. He complains about his domestic situation and hopes the poster...
10 September 1970
Rayner Unwin to Pauline Baynes
#1257
Rayner Unwin to Pauline Baynes writes that A Map of Middle-earth is selling well, and they already plan a reprint. They are now thinking of a poster map...
4 November 1970
Rayner Unwin to Pauline Baynes
#1258
Rayner Unwin writes to Pauline Baynes stating that GA&U are very happy to commission the Hobbit map, entitled There and Back Again as soon as she can fi...
27 November 1970
Rayner Unwin to Pauline Baynes
#1259
Rayner Unwin comments that they are delighted that Baynes will do the Hobbit map entitled 'There and Back Again'. There is no urgency and a fe...
18 December 1970
J.R.R. Tolkien to Joy Hill
#1156
Writing to joy Hill Tolkien asks her to send a copy of A Map of Middle-earth (Pauline Baynes) to Mrs. Eileen Elgar but asks that his location not be dis...
Christmas 1970
J.R.R. Tolkien to Eileen Elgar
#1157
Tolkien signs a card to Eileen Elgar and encloses a copy of A Map of Middle-earth poster by Pauline Baynes.
1971
9 August 1971
Rayner Unwin to Pauline Baynes
#1260
Rayner Unwin has sent via Joy Hill blow-ups from the The Lord of the Rings of the area the There and Back Again map would need to cover. It has some det...
15 September 1971
Rayner Unwin to Pauline Baynes
#1261
Rayner Unwin notes that GA&U are delighted with There and Back Again map and that Tolkien is unqualified in his praise. 'He loved your visit . . . ...
7 October 1971
Rayner Unwin to Pauline Baynes
#1263
Rayner Unwin is quite happy with the different method of payment but is re-sending the cheque for £150 that Pauline Baynes returned to him. He outlines...
16 November 1971
J.R.R. Tolkien to Miss Fay Darrington
#300
Tolkien signs some books and sends a copy of Pauline Baynes illustrated Map of the Hobbit.
December 1971
Priscilla Tolkien to Pauline Baynes
#1264
Priscilla Tolkien sends Pauline Baynes a postcard, inviting her and her husband Fritz to attend an at Home with buffet lunch at Priscilla's house o...
24 December 1971
J.R.R. Tolkien to Eileen Elgar
#825
Tolkien is desolated by the death of Edith, and wonders if he shall ever write any more. He mentions his work with Simonne d'Ardenne and says it is...
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