1948

10 August 1948

George Allen & Unwin (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 of Mi...

10 August 1948

George Allen & Unwin (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...

1949

16 March 1949

J.R.R. Tolkien to Allen & Unwin Ltd.

#272

 Carpenter #120

It has been decided that Pauline Baynes will now illustrate Farmer Giles of Ham. Tolkien is delighted with this news.

4 June 1949

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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 justly...

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, Witch ...

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...

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. He would...

1958

14 October 1958

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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

March 13, 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.

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

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J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes

#489

Tolkien notes the evolution of the The Adventure's 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

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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. Chronology contains additional material quoted beyond what appears in Letters. The origi...

9 May 1962

Rayner Unwin (George Allen & 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...

9 May 1962

Joy Hill (GA&U) 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 Bomba...

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

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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 From the original Letters, 1981. Tolkien had sent Jane a cheque, but she returned it suggestin...

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

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J.R.R. Tolkien to Pauline Baynes

#492

Tolkien sends his reaction to the first pictures produced for the book:

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, and today receives a reply from her that she is proceed...

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

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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 Lord of...

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

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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

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Alina Dadlez (of GAU) to Mario Ubaldini (Casa Editrice Astrolabio)

#1791

Alina Dadlez of GA&U sends Mario Ubaldini a countersigned copy of the contract for the Italian translation of the Lord of the Rings, noting they have re...

30 March 1967

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Alina Dadlez (of GAU) to Mario Ubaldini (Casa Editrice Astrolabio)

#1792

Alina Dadlez writes to Mario Ubaldini to inform him that she has sent the illustrations by Pauline Baynes in a packaet, seperate to this letter. They ar...

Mid 1967

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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

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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

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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 Ened...

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

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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 down the...

1970

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 to Pauline Baynes says that GA&U are very happy to commission the Hobbit map, entitled There and Back Again] as soon as she can fit it in, ...

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 few months d...

Christmas 1970

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J.R.R. Tolkien (Joy Hill) 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. It is assumed he signed a typed note as he h...

18 December 1970

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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...

1971

9 August 1971

Rayner Unwin to Pauline Baynes

#1260

Rayner Unwin has sent via Joy Hill blowups from the The Lord of the Rings of area the There and Back Again map would need to cover. It has much 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 . . . des...

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 she returned to him. He outlines new method...

16 November 1971

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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 on 3...

24 December 1971

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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 ok t...

1980

28 October 1980

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Pauline Baynes to Mr King

#1971

Pauline Baynes replies to a reader and says she will be delighted to sign the "Map of Narnia" for them. She mentions that it was she who suggested the m...