Paperblanks Les Papillons Mini Hardcover Journal

Summary The Paperblanks Les Papillons Mini Hardcover Journal is a 3.5 x 5.5 inch journal available with lined or blank pages. With 176 pages of smooth 85 gsm paper, a hardcover binding, elastic closure, ribbon marker, edge printing, and Memento pouch, it is a compact writing notebook inspired by a golden 19th-century book cover design. Product Story Les Papillons is based on a cover illustration created by French engraver, watercolourist, and illustrator Hector Giacomelli for Jules Michelet’s L’insecte, published in 1875. Giacomelli was known for his ornamental additions to books, bringing the natural world into the margins, covers, and decorative spaces of written works. Originally etched in gold on a cloth cover, this butterfly design reflects Giacomelli’s love of plants, insects, birds, and delicate natural forms. Paperblanks preserves the spirit of the original palette, giving this Mini journal a rich blue and gold presence that feels both literary and alive with movement. What makes this special? ✓ 19th-century book art: Inspired by Hector Giacomelli’s 1875 cover illustration for Jules Michelet’s L’insecte. ✓ Choice of interiors: Available with lined or blank pages for notes, lists, sketches, ideas, or everyday writing. ✓ Compact Mini format: 3.5 x 5.5 inch size is easy to carry in a bag, desk drawer, or travel pouch. ✓ Golden naturalist design: Butterflies and ornamental details reflect Giacomelli’s fascination with the natural world. ✓ Smyth sewn binding: Threaded stitching helps the journal open comfortably and hold up with regular use. ✓ Finished Paperblanks details: Includes edge printing, an elastic closure, ribbon marker, and Memento pouch. Product Features Brand: Paperblanks Product Type: Hardcover Journal Design/Series: Les Papillons Color: Blue with gold butterfly and ornamental details Cover: Hardcover with decorative printed cover paper Interior: Lined or blank Page Count: 176 pages Paper Weight: 85 gsm Paper Type: Smooth acid-free sustainable forest paper Line Spacing: 6.60 mm for lined interior Lines per Page: 19 for lined interior Dimensions: 3.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches (90 x 140 x 16 mm) Binding: Smyth sewn binding (opens flat) Closure: Elastic band closure Ribbon Marker: 1 ribbon marker Edge Printing: Yes Pouch: Memento pouch Sustainability: 100% recycled binder boards; acid-free sustainable forest paper ISBN: Lined: 9780349715360; Blank: 9780349715377 Art Inspiration: Inspired by Hector Giacomelli’s cover illustration for Jules Michelet’s L’insecte, created in 1875 and now part of Paperblanks’ design library in Vancouver, Canada