Paperblanks Les Papillons Midi Hardcover Journal

Summary The Paperblanks Les Papillons Midi Hardcover Journal is a 4.75 x 7 inch journal available with lined or blank pages. With 144 pages of smooth 120 gsm paper, a hardcover binding, elastic closure, ribbon marker, edge printing, and Memento pouch, it offers a refined everyday writing format inspired by Hector Giacomelli’s golden 19th-century book art. 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 admired for the way he brought ornament into books, surrounding written works with finely observed plants, birds, insects, and decorative natural forms. Originally etched in gold on a cloth cover, this butterfly design carries the elegance of a naturalist’s eye and the richness of Victorian-era book design. Paperblanks keeps close to the original palette, giving this Midi journal a deep blue and gold presence that feels graceful, 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, journaling, sketches, lists, or everyday writing. ✓ Versatile Midi size: 4.75 x 7 inch format gives you more room than a pocket journal while still being easy to carry. ✓ Smooth 120 gsm paper: Substantial smooth paper gives each page a pleasing feel for daily writing. ✓ Golden naturalist design: Butterflies and ornamental details reflect Giacomelli’s fascination with plants, insects, birds, and the natural world. ✓ Finished Paperblanks details: Includes edge printing, an elastic closure, ribbon marker, Smyth sewn binding, 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: 144 pages Paper Weight: 120 gsm Paper Type: Smooth acid-free sustainable forest paper Line Spacing: 6.67 mm for lined interior Lines per Page: 21 for lined interior Dimensions: 4.75 x 7 x 0.75 inches (120 x 180 x 18 mm) Binding: Smyth sewn binding with threaded stitching and glue as needed 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: 9780349715346; Blank: 9780349715353 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