1978 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar – Illustrated by the Brothers Hildebrandt.

Stunning 1978 Tolkien Calendar featuring beautiful new illustrations by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt, capturing scenes from Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. A highly collectible item for Tolkien enthusiasts.

1978 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar
Illustrations by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt
Published by Ballantine Books

The calendar’s back cover describes fourteen paintings by the Hildebrandt brothers, including the cover, the monthly illustrations and the centre-fold scene. The calendar also includes important dates from Middle-earth.

In original, unopened, unaddressed mailing box. The calendar for sale is sealed in the original box, unopened. Photographs of the calendar are taken from another calendar.

The cover depicts Legolas and Gimli, while the back features a photograph of J.R.R. Tolkien himself, along with a tribute to the author and the art.

The 1978 calendar is printed by Ballantine Books in the USA and includes a fold-out section. It’s a perfect vintage piece for collectors, featuring art that brings Tolkien’s timeless characters and settings to life. From Rivendell to the Shire, every image offers fans a deep dive into the world of Tolkien, with the Hildebrandts’ unmistakable artistic style.

A boxed 1978 Hildebrandt calendar, with Legolas and Gimli on the cover and the brothers’ distinctive interpretations of Middle-earth inside.

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