Summary Paperblanks First Folio Shakespeare’s Library is a Mini Flexis lined journal inspired by one of the most important books in English literature. This compact 3.75 x 5.5 inch journal features a softcover, 208 lined pages, Smyth-sewn binding, an elastic band closure and a back cover memento pouch. Product Story The First Folio design is based on a historic binding of Shakespeare’s Mr. William Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies. First published in 1623, the First Folio preserved many plays that had not appeared in print before, including Macbeth, The Tempest and Twelfth Night. This reproduction is inspired by a copy held at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., where more than one-third of the surviving First Folios are housed. The gold-tooled cover was created around 1800 by German bookbinder Christian Samuel Kalthoeber, giving this small journal a direct link to both Shakespeare’s literary legacy and the art of fine bookbinding. What makes this special? ✓ First Folio inspiration: The design is based on a historic binding of Shakespeare’s 1623 First Folio, one of the most influential printed books in English literature. ✓ Compact everyday size: The Mini format slips easily into a bag, desk drawer or travel pouch for quick notes and small writing moments. ✓ Flexible softcover: The Flexis cover and spine feel comfortable in hand while keeping the journal lighter than a traditional hardcover. ✓ Open-flat binding: Smyth-sewn binding helps the journal lay flat, giving you a smoother writing surface. ✓ Practical finishing details: An elastic band closure, ribbon marker and back cover memento pouch make this small journal useful for daily writing. Product Features Brand: Paperblanks Product Type: Flexis lined journal Design/Series: First Folio; Shakespeare’s Library Collection Cover: Flexible softcover with decorative printed cover paper Interior: Lined Page Count: 208 pages Paper Weight: 80 gsm Paper Type: Acid-free sustainable forest paper Lines per Page: 19 Dimensions: 3.75 x 5.5 inches (9 x 15.125 cm) Binding: Smyth-sewn binding; opens flat Closure: Elastic band closure Ribbon Marker: 1 ribbon marker Pouch: Back cover memento pouch Sustainability: Acid-free sustainable forest paper EAN: 9781439794005 Art Inspiration: Based on a gold-tooled First Folio binding created by Christian Samuel Kalthoeber around 1800; original held by the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.