Tolkien Calendars 2005 - 2006

Lists two calendars from the Hollin Designs series, the limited edition Henning Janssen and ShirePost "Silver" Advent calendars, and the 2006 Eldalië, the first issue from Switzerland.
2005 Andrews McMeel Publishing

ISBN: 0-7407-4466-6
“A Guide to Middle-Earth 2005 Calendar: Exploring the Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings from the book by Robert Foster” Classic information about characters and events combined with daily entries that provide insights into and details of ME. Dimensions: 5˝ x 5˝ inches (w x h); shrinkwrapped; box.

Rarity: 8 As a commercial issue, a large number were created. However, appears on eBay somewhat infrequently. (m)
2005 Colin Williams

"J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar Bilbo Baggins & The Fourteen: I 2005" Illustrated by Colin Williams. Clear plastic cover over a blue-colored title page. Illustrations from "The Hobbit". Dimensions: A4 (8 3/8 x 11 5/8 inches) (w x h); black wire bound through which a bamboo stick has been inserted with a loop of ribbon for hanging.

Rarity: 8 Only 34 were created as Christmas presents for family and friends. (s)
2005 Colin Williams

"J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar Bilbo Baggins & The Fourteen: I 2005" Illustrated by Colin Williams. Cover illustration on tracing paper over a lilac-colored vellum title page. Illustrations from "The Hobbit". Dimensions: A3 (11.75 x 16.5 inches) (w x h); black wire bound through which a bamboo stick has been inserted with a loop of ribbon for hanging.

Rarity: 8 Only 34 were created as Christmas presents for family and friends. (s)
2005 DME Partnership

ISBN: 00355-x
“2005 Discover England's Two Towers” Photographs of the original locations in England that provided inspiration for the Lord of the Rings and Middle Earth stories. Dimensions: 11 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches (w x h); thin, corrugated cardboard insert; shrinkwrapped.

Rarity: 8 As a commercial issue, a large number were created. However, appears on eBay somewhat infrequently. (x,m)
2005 Ediciones Minotauro

ISBN: 788-445-0751-2
VARIANT: "El Senor de los Anillos Calendario 50 Aniversario" Illustrations by Professor Tolkien. Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches (w x h); stapled; punched hanging hole; shrinkwrapped.

Rarity: 9 As a commercial issue, a large number were produced. However, these are very hard to find. (m)
2005 Entertainment Calendar, LLC

ISBN: 1-58774-055-9
“The Tolkien Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2005 Calendar.” The sketches and photos that are in this calendar are only a few of the original sketches and photos from posing sessions that were saved in 1979. Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches (w x h); stapled; punched hanging hole; shrinkwrapped.

Rarity: 8 Possible to find on eBay and on the Spiderweb Art website occasionally. (m)
2005 Finnish Tolkien Society

"Keski-Maa Kalenteri 2005" Pen and ink illustrations by Sonja Gronqvist, Paivi Niinikangas, Jani Nummela, Nina Pispala, Lauri Pikanen, and Kaisa Voutilaninen. Dimensions: 11 5/8 x 8.25 inches (w x h); stapled.

Rarity: 7 It is still possible to order many of the Finnish TS calendars directly from them. (x)
2005 HarperEntertainment

ISBN: 0-06-072298-3 (US/Canada); 0-00-717404-7 (UK/Europe)
"Tolkien 2005 Lord of the Rings 50th Anniversary Calendar" Illustrations by Professor Tolkien. Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches (w x h); stapled; punched hanging hole; shrinkwrapped.

Rarity: 6 Shrinkwrapped: 8 (x,m) (m)
2005 Hollin Designs

"2005 An Elvish Travel Calendar" Calligraphy by Laithaine; design by Alia. Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches (w x h); hand-twisted wire binding and closure.

Rarity: 8 Only 35 of these were made. (x)
2005 Ronnie Sellers Productions, Inc.

ISBN: 1-56906-937-9
“The Tolkien Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2005 Calendar” The mini-calendar. The sketches and photos featured were created from posing sessions taken during the 1970s. Dimensions: 7 x 7 inches (w x h); stapled; punched hanging hole; shrinkwrapped.

Rarity: 8 Possible to find on eBay and on the Spiderweb Art website occasionally. (m)
2006 Andrews McMeel Publishing

ISBN: 0-7407-5336-3
“A Guide to Middle-Earth 2006 Calendar: Exploring the Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings From The Book by Robert Foster” Dimensions: 5 x 5 inches (w x h); shrinkwrapped; box.

Rarity: 8 As a commercial issue, a large number were created. However, appears on eBay somewhat infrequently. (m)
2006 Café Press

“2006 TR Member Art" Illustrations by members of the Tolkien's Ring Hobbit Study Group. Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 inches (w x h); shrinkwrapped.

Rarity: 10 Only three copies were ordered. (m)
2006 Café Press

“Tree-Beard Sees an Entwife 2006" Single sheet Entmoot calendar from Tolkien's Ring. Dimensions: 11 x 17 inches (w x h); shrinkwrapped on a cardoard sheet.

Rarity: 10 Only two were sold. (m)
2006 Colin Williams

"J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar Bilbo Baggins & The Fourteen: II 2006" Illustrated by Colin Williams. Clear plastic cover over a blue-colored title page. Illustrations from "The Hobbit". Dimensions: A4 (8 3/8 x 11 5/8 inches) (w x h); black wire bound through which a bamboo stick has been inserted with a loop of ribbon for hanging.

Rarity: 8 Only 34 were created as Christmas presents for family and friends. (s)
2006 Colin Williams

"J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar Bilbo Baggins & The Fourteen: II 2006" Illustrated by Colin Williams. Cover illustration on tracing paper over a cream-colored vellum title page. Illustrations from "The Hobbit". Dimensions: A3 (11.75 x 16.5 inches) (w x h); black wire bound through which a bamboo stick has been inserted with a loop of ribbon for hanging.

Rarity: 8 Only 34 were created as Christmas presents for family and friends. (s)
2006 Corentin Perron

"Calendrier 2006" Illustrated by Corentin Perron. Inspired by the Tolkien calendars of Nasmith and Howe, the young Mr. Perron created his own illustrations between the ages of 7 1/2 and 9 1/2. His father had the calendar printed in color and bound. You can view his illustrations on the Tolkiendil website. Dimensions: 6 x 8 1/4 inches (w x h); white wire-bound; heavy wire hanging loop.

Rarity: 9 Undetermined number created. (x)
2006 Ediciones Minotauro

ISBN: 788-445-0755-0
VARIANT: "Calendario del Hobbit 2006" Illustrations by Professor Tolkien. Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches (w x h); stapled; punched hanging hole; corrugated cardboard insert; shrinkwrapped.

Rarity: 9 As a commercial issue, a large number were produced. However, these are very hard to find. (m)
2006 Eldalië

“Eldalië Calendario 2006" Published by Eldalië, Swiss Smial (Ticino) of the Swiss Tolkien Society. Illustrations by Francesco Amadio (Tolman Cotton), Filippo Scardarelli, Valentina Vezzani (Aara). Dimensions: 13 1/16 x 13 3/4 inches (w x h); wire-bound.

Rarity: 8 According to one source, only 50 were published. (x)
2006 HarperEntertainment

ISBN: 0-06-079930-7 (US/CAN); 0-00-720813-8 (UK/EUR)
"The Hobbit Calendar 2006" Illustrations by Professor Tolkien. Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches (w x h); stapled; punched hanging hole; shrinkwrapped.

Rarity: 6 Shrinkwrapped: 8 (x,m) (m)
2006 Henning Janssen

"HenJ GrafX Calendar 2006" Illustrations by Henning Janssen. Signed/numbered limited edition edition of 111. Dimensions: 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches (w x h); wire bound; heavy wire hanging loop.

Rarity: 6 Only eleventy-one were printed. (x)
2006 Hollin Designs

"2006 An Elvish Battle Calendar" Calligraphy by Laithaine; design by Alia. Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches (w x h); hand-twisted wire binding and closure.

Rarity: 8 Only 50 of these were made. (x)
2006 Societa' Tolkieniana Italiana

“Anno 2006 Calendario della Societa' Tolkieniana Italiana" Illustrations: Gennaio: "Nella foresta di Fangorn" Maria Rosa Pagni, Febbraio: "Baccadoro" Simona Calavetta, Marzo: "Lasciando la Contea" Francesca Gobbo, Aprile: "Incontro nella radura" Andrea Minoja, Maggio: "Il dono di Galadriel a Sam" Daniela Guzzi, Giugno: "Legolas e Gimli" Davide Pagin, Luglio: "Eowin" Marina Sussa Agosto: "Erbe aromatiche e coniglio al ragů" A. Maccari, Settembre: "Legolas" Maria di Stefano, Ottobre: "Un vecchio ent" Marina Fusari, Novembre: "La spada che fu rotta" Matteo Nuti, Dicembre: "Il cavaliere nero" Federico Bollo. Cover "Beren e Luthien" Marina Sussa. Dimensions: 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches (w x h).

Rarity: 7 Unknown number published, but probably not a large number. (x)
2006 mlada fronta

ISBN: 80-204-0984-X
“KALENDAR STREDOZEME 2006 Illustroval Martin Zhouf” Watercolor or gouache illustrations by Martin Zhouf. Published by Mlada Fronta, Praha, Czech Republic. Dimensions: 11 3/8 x 11 3/8 inches (w x h); punched hanging hole; shrinkwrapped.

Rarity: 8 As a commercial issue, a large number were produced. It has not appeared on eBay. However, René lists it on his Tolkienwinkel site. (m)
2006 Polish Tolkien Society

“KALENDARZ PARMADILICH 2006” Illustrations by Tomasza "Saso" Kowala. Cover illustration printed on clear plastic sheet backed by a very light yellow sheet of cardstock; all calendar pages on bright white paper. Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 11 3/4 inches (w x h); punched hanging hole; black comb bound.

Rarity: 7 This is a guess as an unknown (but probably not a large) number were produced. Need to confirm number with the PTS folks. (x)
2006 Polish Tolkien Society

VARIANT: “KALENDARZ PARMADILICH 2006” Illustrations by Tomasza "Saso" Kowala. Cover illustration printed on clear plastic sheet backed by a light yellow sheet of cardstock; all calendar pages on yellow paper. Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 11 3/4 inches (w x h); punched hanging hole; black comb bound.

Rarity: 9 A very few were produced on the yellow paper before the full printing was done on white paper. (x)
2006 Ronnie Sellers

ISBN: 1-4162-1071-7
“The Tolkien Art of The Brothers Hildebrandt 2006 Calendar” This calendar is the fourth in a series of four that features the original Tolkien artwork of Greg and Tim Hildebrandt. The sketches and photos featured were created from posing sessions taken during the 1970s. Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches (w x h); stapled; punched hanging hole; shrinkwrapped.

Rarity: 8 Possible to find on eBay and on the Spiderweb Art website occasionally. (m)
2006 Shire Post

“Shire Post Advent Calendar” Produced by Tom Maringer of Shire Post. A unique Advent calendar that has a Shire Post coin behind each of the twelve stops on the Shire map; differentiated from the following calendar by the coins found in it (called the "Silver upgrade" because it contains four silver tharantiin) and is a signed/numbered edition limited to five copies. Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 inches (w x h); in a plastic sleeve and presentation envelope.

Rarity: 10 Only 5 were made for Christmas 2006. (m)
2006 Shire Post

“Shire Post Advent Calendar” Produced by Tom Maringer of Shire Post. A unique Advent calendar that has a Shire Post coin behind each of the twelve stops on the Shire map. Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 inches (w x h); in a plastic sleeve.

Rarity: 8 Only 27 were made for Christmas 2006. (m)
2006 SpreadShirt

“Deutsche Tolkien Gesellschaft Kalender 06" German Tolkien Society. Illustration of Durin's Day (Durinstag) by Anke Eissmann. Cloth. Dimensions: 27.8 x 19.8 cm (w x h).

Rarity: 9 These were produced by SpreadShirt upon order to benefit the German TS; only 12 were made. Therefore, these are now hard to find. (m)
2006 Tolkiendil

“Tolkiendil Calendrier 2006" Issued by Tolkiendil, a French Tolkien society. 16 pages with front/back covers. Illustrations and poems in French by numerous members. Dimensions: 8.25 x 5.75 inches (w x h).

Rarity: 8 Only 50 were created. (m)
2006 University of New Mexico Hobbit Society

“The UNM Hobbit Society Presents its 3rd Annual 12 MONTH CALENDAR 2006" Illustrations by Daniel Bellum, Leslie McMurtry, and Raquel Montoya. Dimensions: 11 x 27 inches (w x h); spiral bound.

Rarity: 8 Only recently discovered.