Johann Theodor de Bry Hyacinth Journal — 1611 Florilegium Novum Notebook

Carry the fragrant beauty of the Dutch Golden Age bulb passion — when Johann Theodor de Bry published the Florilegium Novum in Frankfurt in 1611, capturing the exotic Oriental hyacinths arriving from the Ottoman Empire with the meticulous copper-plate precision of the de Bry family tradition: Plate 57 on the front cover shows Hyacinthus orientalis maior flore caeruleo and its white companion framed by the decorative dark border characteristic of early 17th-century Frankfurt publishing, while Plate 58 on the back documents further varieties of the Oriental hyacinth, completing a full-wrap portrait of one of the most coveted bulbs of the age.

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Product Details:

• Format: Hardcover journal with matte laminated full-wrap cover
• Pages: 150 lined pages (75 sheets) with perforations for easy removal
• Binding: Casewrap sewn binding that lays flat and flexes for comfortable writing
• Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.5 inches, lightweight and portable
• Weight: 0.1 kg
• Cover: Johann Theodor de Bry Florilegium Novum 1611 Plates 57 & 58 full-wrap with matte finish; small 0.5"×0.5" production barcode on back

Perfect For:

• Gardeners and bulb enthusiasts celebrating the Dutch Golden Age's passion for exotic Ottoman flowers
• Hyacinth and spring flower lovers drawn to the copper-plate precision of the de Bry family botanical tradition
• Early botanical illustration collectors and admirers of the Florilegium Novum and Frankfurt's golden age of publishing
• Lovers of the de Bry family dynasty and their extraordinary contribution to botanical art
• Thoughtful gift seekers looking for a beautifully designed journal for gardeners, botanists, and lovers of Dutch Golden Age art
• Anyone who finds beauty in spring blooms and inspiration in the botanical heritage of early 17th-century Europe