The War Of The Rings, J R R Tolkien signed cover & drawing.Image size: 230mm x 360mm pencil on paper. p.o.a.

This preparatory drawing was submitted to Harper Collins and the Tolkien Estate for their comments prior to painting the finished artwork for publication. The drawing is in good condition considering this was a working drawing and constantly referred to as the painting was in progress. The original artwork has been published in many books and on artcards and is on permanent display at Lakeside Gallery, Tolkien Collection, Cornwall. The image is also available as a Limited Edition Print reproduced actual size.
The drawing is signed, dated 1990 and is embossed with the Lakeside Gallery logo. The printers proof is signed and dated on the reverse by Roger and is included to confirm provenance.

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