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 Flix-Archimde 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.