Exclusive Photographic Print: J.R.R. Tolkien seated in his study beside a map of Middle-earth

Stunning Color Portrait by Renowned Photographer Pamela Chandler, 1966

In a rare 1961 session, commissioned by Allen & Unwin, Pamela Chandler was tasked with capturing the elusive J. R. R. Tolkien on film. Her work resonated so deeply with Tolkien that she became his preferred photographer. As their bond grew, Tolkien invited her in 1966 for a personal session, capturing intimate moments in his garden with his wife Edith and inside his study. Among these prized photos is one showcasing his hand-drawn map of Middle Earth and his weekly diary.

This original colour photograph, taken and printed by Pamela Chandler herself, shows Tolkien seated beside a map of Middle-earth and shelves of books in his study. The image measures 18 x 24 cm, with an additional white border, on Kodak Professional Endura photographic paper.

Reverse and condition

The reverse carries the paper manufacturer's printing and a stamp crediting Pamela Chandler as photographer, with copyright details naming Diana Willson. Slight curling of the paper is visible. The accompanying photographs show the front, full reverse and a close-up of the stamp.

An original Pamela Chandler colour print of Tolkien at home among his books, beside the map of Middle-earth.

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