This intriguing journal’s stylings reproduce the binding of The Universe: Or, the Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, an encyclopedia of the sciences by French naturalist Félix-Archimède Pouchet (1800-1872), published in London in 1870 and designed by John Leighton.Its cover medallions’ words and images herald ”Air Water Fire,” ”Vegetable Animal Mineral,” and in the center
This intriguing journal’s stylings reproduce the binding of The Universe: Or, the Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, an encyclopedia of the sciences by French naturalist Félix-Archimède Pouchet (1800-1872), published in London in 1870 and designed by John Leighton.
Its cover medallions’ words and images herald ”Air Water Fire,” ”Vegetable Animal Mineral,” and in the center — ”The Universe,” spheres indicating latitude and longitude, with zodiac symbols within.Smooth matte hardcover journal is embossed with gold foil highlights.Elegant gold ribbon bookmark complements the design.160 lightly-lined writing pages.Acid-free archival paper takes pen and pencil beautifully.Handsome bronze endpapers complement the design.Journal measures 6-1/4 inches wide by 8-1/4 inches high.
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