Paperblanks Pinnacle Mini Softback Flexi Journal – Lined, 208 Pages

Capture your ideas, plans and memories in this Pinnacle mini softback flexi journal from Paperblanks, with 208 lined pages of 80 gsm acid-free paper.

Our filigree Pinnacle design was originally created in 1675 to hold Richard Allestree’s The Government of the Tongue. Crafted by the Queens’ Binder “A,” the balance of open space and intricate elements makes it a shining jewel of the period.

The Story Behind the Design

Nobility and grace reach new heights in this lush green design. Originally crafted by the Queens’ Binder A, one of the most prolific book binders of the Restoration period, the binding held Richard Allestree’s The Government of the Tongue. The balance of open space and intricate elements, like the gorgeous frame and harmonious little stars, make it a shining jewel of 17th-century English bookbinding.

The “Queens’ Binder” was a name given by G.D. Hobson to a small group of English bookbinders during the “Golden Age of English Bookbinding.” They were known for featuring pointillé outlines rather than floral volutes, which were much more widely used during the era. Modern research indicates that the Queens’ Binder was in fact four distinct shops, and even individual binders such as “A” could refer to multiple artisans.

While the name or names of the binder called “A” is not known, at least one of the artists is thought to be William Nott, an important figure in the book trade who operated as a bookseller, stationer and publisher. The quality of the bindings attributed to A also vary considerably, but there is no question as to the excellence of this specific piece. The Government of the Tongue was an important work during its day and, as provost of Eton College, Allestree would have been able to demand the highest quality for his publication.

Today, the original binding is a part of the Henry Davis gift at the British Library. We are happy to have had the opportunity to restore it to its original glory for this Paperblanks design.

• Original artwork: Binding for Richard Allestree’s The Government of the Tongue
• Era: 1675
• Region: England

Product Details

• Size: Mini – 95 × 140 × 12 mm
• Interior: Lined
• Pages: 208 (104 sheets)
• Paper: 80 gsm acid-free smooth paper
• Cover: Softback flexi (flexible cover)
• Binding: Smyth sewn – lies flat and stays durable
• Edge printing: Yes
• Corners: Rounded
• Pouch: Back cover pouch
• Design: Pinnacle
• Series: The Queen’s Binding
• Satin ribbon marker
• Decorative printed cover paper
• Endpaper with credit and copyright information as well as historical background for the original artwork
• Threaded stitching and glue, as needed
• Acid-free paper
• Memento pouch
• Weight: 126 g
• Product code: FB7261-4 | ISBN: 9781439772614

About Paperblanks

Paperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts, and every notebook is crafted with the same attention to detail, from the paper inside to the finish of the cover.