Butterfly Journal — El Tesoro de la Juventud Early 20th Century Lepidoptera Plate Monarch Morpho Saturnia

Carry the wonder of early 20th-century natural history — where El Tesoro de la Juventud gathered the world's most spectacular butterflies and moths onto a single luminous plate.

This hardcover journal celebrates the iconic Lepidoptera plate from El Tesoro de la Juventud (The Book of Knowledge), the beloved Spanish-language encyclopedia published in the early 20th century that introduced generations of young readers to the marvels of natural history. The illustration — presented here on a rich teal background — brings together 17 extraordinary species of butterflies and moths from across the globe, rendered in the vivid chromolithographic style that made these volumes treasured keepsakes in homes throughout the Spanish-speaking world. The same plate graces both front and back covers in a full wraparound design, turning every angle of the journal into a celebration of the order Lepidoptera.

Front & Back Cover — Lepidoptera Plate: The illustration unites species from four continents in a single composition: the colossal Papilio antimachus from Africa (one of the largest butterflies in the world); the iridescent Chrysiridia rhipheus of Madagascar, celebrated for its metallic rainbow wings; the majestic Saturnia pyri, Europe's largest moth; the familiar Aglais urticae (Small Tortoiseshell) and Aglais io (Peacock butterfly) of European gardens; the legendary Danaus plexippus (Monarch), famous for its transcontinental migration; and the Papilio polyxenes (Black Swallowtail). Among the moths: the feathery Pterophoridae (Plume Moths), the long-antennae'd Adela reaumurella, the toxic-warning Zygaena (Burnet Moths), the wasp-mimicking Sesia, and the vivid Eriogyna. A leopard-spotted butterfly and a delicate blue Lycaenid complete this extraordinary chromatic survey.

Why This Journal Inspires:

• Features 17 butterfly and moth species from Africa, Madagascar, Europe, and the Americas — a true world tour of the order Lepidoptera
• Drawn from El Tesoro de la Juventud, the iconic early 20th-century Spanish encyclopedia that shaped natural history education across generations
• Teal background — a custom intervention by LeBonJournal — transforms the classic plate into a vibrant, contemporary keepsake
• Includes legendary species: the migratory Monarch, Europe's largest moth (Saturnia pyri), and the iridescent Sunset Moth of Madagascar

Product Details:

• Format: Hardcover lined journal
• Pages: 150 perforated lined pages (75 sheets) for easy removal
• Binding: Casewrap sewn binding that lays flat and flexes for comfortable writing
• Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.5 inches
• Weight: Approximately 400g
• Cover: Matte laminated full-wrap print on custom teal background

Perfect For:

• Butterfly enthusiasts, lepidopterists, and entomologists celebrating the diversity of the order Lepidoptera
• Nature journalers, field naturalists, and wildlife illustrators inspired by classic natural history plates
• Collectors of vintage encyclopedias and Spanish-language cultural heritage, especially El Tesoro de la Juventud
• Educators and students of natural history, biology, and environmental science
• Travelers and conservationists inspired by the Monarch's migration and Madagascar's endemic wildlife
• Gift for nature lovers, gardeners, and curious minds who celebrate the beauty of the natural world

Carry the legacy of El Tesoro de la Juventud — where seventeen wings from four continents remind us that the natural world is the greatest encyclopedia ever written.

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Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.