Intriguing journal reproduces the binding of The Universe: Or, the Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, an encyclopedia of the sciences by French naturalist Felix-Archimede 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.
• Inside, crisp ruled writing pages provide plenty of space for personal reflections, sketching, or for recording favorite quotations or poems.
• Premium 120 gsm paper takes pen or pencil beautifully.
• Paper is acid-free and of archival quality.
• Light gray lines subtly guide your writing.
• A ribbon bookmark keeps your place.
• Cover design is embossed and embellished with gold foil.
• Matching spine treatment.
• Gilded-gold edging catches the light as you turn each page.
• Complementary interior endsheets enhance the design.
• Durable hardcover binding.
• Journal measures 6-1/4'' wide x 8-1/4'' high.
• 160 pages.