Blue Luxe (Luxe Design) Midi Lined Hardback Journal (Elastic Band Closure)

This Blue Luxe cover design features the original book, crafted in Amsterdam in 1715, bound in goatskin with elaborate gold tooling. It contains the Oratio Dominica in almost 150 languages and dialects, compiled by English courtier John Chamberlayne, creating a document of global appeal. The intricate details reflect the tapestry of cultures in its original pages, spanning from Europe and Asia to Arabia, Persia, Syria, and Turkey. Chamberlayne, a writer and translator, spoke 16 languages himself.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: Paperblanks

Experience the grandeur of this Blue Luxe cover design, which features rich brass and regal blue tones. The original book, crafted in the heart of Amsterdam in 1715, was bound in goatskin with elaborate gold tooling. Inside the volume was the Oratio Dominica, a compilation of the Lord's Prayer in nearly 150 languages and dialects, assembled by English courtier John Chamberlayne. This remarkable document, with its global appeal, showcased the diverse tapestry of cultures that once graced its pages. The translations spanned from Europe and Asia to Arabia, Persia, Syria, and Turkey, reflecting the interconnectedness of civilizations during that era. Chamberlayne, himself a writer and translator, possessed a remarkable linguistic proficiency, speaking 16 languages. As you immerse yourself in the opulence of this 18th-century binding, let the many cultures that once inhabited it inspire you.

Weight: 274g
Dimension: 156 x 198 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781439795910