Antique Map Collection

From the land of Marco Polo come this fine collection of books. Ribbed leather spines and gold-edged pages recall tomes from previous centuries. Antique map paper lends an aura of adventure to front and back. Journal is 5" x 7" and contains 270 pages. Address book is 5" x 6 3/4" and tabbed for each letter. Photo album is 6 1/4" x 8". 60 ivory pages separated by glassine.

Romano Collection Soft Leather Journals

Journals with the flavor of Italy. The smoothness of leather, its suppleness, even its scent, tell you it hails from the land of the tuscan sun. Pour your heart out on the cream laid paper; the leather cords protect your confessions from curious eyes. 150 lined pages.

Mars and Venus Albums

A pairing of masculine and feminine, leather and paper, color and texture, set these albums above others of the genre. Made according to fine bookbinding techniques, the spine is ribbed, the front embossed with gold. Inside, acid-free ivory pages await your his-and-her, serious-and-silly, everyday-and-special-occasion photographs. 9 3/4" x 12 1/4". 96 pages.

Medioevo Journal

Inspired by ancient volumes from previous centuries, when books were a luxury and opulent binderies were crafted by hand. Hand finished soft Italian leather is tooled and embossed with insignias in each corner. Each contains 150 unlined ivory sheets.

Journal Set in Matching Case

Prolific writers will revel in this generous supply of good material. Four leather journal volumes, covered in simulated ostrich, await your penstrokes in a matching case; after you’ve filled the crisp white blank pages, mark your space with the ribbon marker and return them to their sturdy home. Set includes one red, black, brown, and blue 4 1/4" X 6 1/2" journal in a brown case.

Leather Travel Journals

The diaries with savoir faire. The Business Traveler Record & Atlas holds more than its discreet demeanor would suggest. Inside are monthly and weekly calendars, trip summaries, journal section, 80 pages of U.S. maps, and a plethora of worldly advice, from foreign weather to city maps. The Travel Journal is filled with 288 lined pages. The consummate travel companions, they will provide a chronicle of your journeys to share for years to come. Both are printed on gilt-edged pages and bound with rich embossed leather. 4 3/8" x 6".

Thought Provoking Leather Journals

After years of viewing the oak trees around their Sonoma, California studio, the leathersmiths at Oberon were inspired to create the Oak Tree journal. Handtooled from edge to edge, then finished with a pewter button and leather tie. Within is a hardbound journal containing 110 white acid-free sheets for writing and drawing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" pages, 6" x 9" overall. Find journal refills in the Classic Sketch Books shown in this page.

Medieval Journals

Folios of creamy thick paper are bound for the road, wrapped & tied in fine split leathers, sized to tuck into a shirt pocket, backpack or briefcase. Handcrafted in Florence by the descendants of those who supplied the Crusades and filled with cream unlined pages from the 14th century Amalfi paper mill. Small available in black or natural. Small, 2 3/4" x 4" - 56 pages Medium, 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" - 64 pages

Small Hand-tooled Leather Journals

Preserve your memories of a month by the lake or a particularly enchanting April on the pages of a journal from the land of Leonardo. Marrying two old Italian crafts - leather work and Murano glass - each journal is a jewel in itself. Millifiore glass token inlaid each soft leather cover. Inside, lined cream pages await your private reflections. 5" x 6 3/4", 150 sheets.

Hand Tooled Leather Albums

From the land of vine-covered villas overlooking vine-covered hillsides come these exquisite leather albums - covered in hand-tooled vines and other delicate designs. Tuscan artisans work their magic on rich chestnut leather; other hallmarks of quality include fine ivory paper. Cloth stitched with archival glassine interleaves and ridged end bindings. Large Album - 40 sheets, 10" x 12 1/4". Embossed square design. Medium Album - 27 sheets, 9 3/4" x 9 1/4". Embossed diamond design. Small Album - 47 sheets, 8 1/2" x 7 3/4". Embossed oval design

Heirloom Quality Leather Album

A venerable book bindery nestled in the hills above Florence, overlooking the Arno, produces a limited number of heirloom-quality leather volumes. Each is made, one at a time, entirely by hand, from the cover to the pages inside. The cover is deeply handtooled on the finest quality natural leather. Inside, large sheets of handmade Fabriano paper await your entries. Suitable for collectors, libraries, special events, or state occasions. 18" square. 50 white full deckle-edged sheets.

Leather Bound Archival Albums

A leather-bound library of albums grants archival status to a keepsake collection. Handmade in Italy, they showcase the bookbinder's craft and fulfill the requirements of naturalist, diarist, philatelist or photographer. 8" square with 50 ivory archival pages. Choose tan or bordeaux.

Leather and Maple Photo Album

We asked a famous Italian book designer to handcraft a distinctive modern album exclusively for Flax. The result is this black leather and maple photo album with a handsome 9 1/2" x 12" leatherette closure. Place your memories in the 100 acid-free pages with confidence: the sheets are interleaved with glassine tissue for archival protection.

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