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

El Tesoro de la Juventud — the beloved early 20th-century Spanish encyclopedia that introduced generations of young readers to the marvels of natural history — gathered 17 extraordinary species of butterflies and moths from four continents onto a single luminous plate, rendered in the vivid chromolithographic style that made these volumes treasured keepsakes across the Spanish-speaking world. Presented here on a rich teal background, the illustration unites the colossal Papilio antimachus of Africa, the iridescent Chrysiridia rhipheus of Madagascar, the majestic Saturnia pyri (Europe’s largest moth), the migratory Danaus plexippus (Monarch), and twelve further species in a full wraparound design that turns every angle of the journal into a celebration of the order Lepidoptera.

Product Details

• Format: Hardcover journal
• Pages: 150 lined pages (75 sheets) with perforations for easy removal
• Binding: Casewrap sewn binding — flexible and lay-flat
• Dimensions: 5.75 × 8 inches
• Weight: 250 g
• 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 and curious minds who celebrate the beauty of the natural world