24 Sep, 2018
2018-9-24 12:28:09 AM UTC
I thought you all would enjoy this small exhibit currently on display at the Oxford University Press Museum - with many thanks to the person who works there and allowed me to share the pic. Much appreciated!
Tolkien's handwritten dictionary slip for the etymology of 'walnut' when he worked for the OUP circa 1919.
24 Sep, 2018
2018-9-24 2:52:42 PM UTC
Thanks for sharing, Jeremy.
I love seeing anything in Tolkien’s handwriting. Although I am confused by the printed description... the “left” paperslip described on the printed paper is, I assume, the paperslip front and centre, correct? And the notes on proofs by Edith are not in the image, correct?
24 Sep, 2018
2018-9-24 3:41:32 PM UTC
That's correct, Jeremy has only included Tolkien's contribution to the OED for Walnut in the picture, which is front and centre in the picture, but described as left in the printed description.
24 Sep, 2018
2018-9-24 9:09:43 PM UTC
Damn, wish I'd known about this for when I was just there. Would liked to have seen this too.
25 Sep, 2018
2018-9-25 5:48:56 AM UTC
Thanks Trotter. Makes sense
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