Paperblanks War of the Roses Grande Hardback Journal – Plain, 128 Pages

Capture your ideas, plans and memories in this War of the Roses grande hardback journal from Paperblanks, with 128 plain pages of 120 gsm acid-free paper.

Reproduced here is a 1907 binding that held two William Shakespeare volumes printed in 1619: The Whole Contention betweenee the two Famous Houses, Lancaster and Yorke and Pericles, Prince of Tyre. The Whole Contention is now considered to be a corrupt version of Parts 2 and 3 of Henry VI, one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated works.

The Story Behind the Design

Take home an important piece of Shakespearean history with our Shakespeare’s Library series.

• Original artwork: Binding of The Whole Contention betweene the two Famous Houses, Lancaster and Yorke and Pericles, Prince of Tyre by William Shakespeare
• Era: 1907 binding, 1619 publication
• Region: New York and London, England

Product Details

• Size: Grande – 205 × 300 × 15 mm
• Interior: Plain
• Pages: 128 (64 sheets)
• Paper: 120 gsm acid-free smooth paper
• Cover: Hardback
• Closure: Elastic band
• Binding: Smyth sewn – lies flat and stays durable
• Edge printing: Yes
• Corners: Rounded
• Pouch: Memento pouch
• Design: War of the Roses
• Series: Shakespeare’s Library
• Satin ribbon marker
• 100% recycled binder boards
• 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: 787 g
• Product code: PB1509-4 | ISBN: 9780349715094

About Paperblanks

Paperblanks works with museums, libraries, galleries and artists around the world to faithfully reproduce remarkable artwork, historic bindings and treasured manuscripts. Every book is made to last, with binder boards crafted from 100% recycled materials, and the back endpaper tells the fascinating story behind the cover design and credits its creators.