I'm sure WCH can, but here it is anyway...
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'According to the 1966 Index the seven stars that were part of the emblem of Elendil and his house 'originally represented the single stars on the banners of each of seven ships (of 9) that bore a palantír'.
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So the last part is Tolkien himself of course. As Mr. Hicklin noted this refers to an index meant for
The Lord of the Rings.