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Pontic Rhododendron - Robert John Thornton Notebook


Made new for you in 1-2 days

 6 x 8” (A5) / 60 sheets (120pages)

Tough spiral-binding built for action

Handy pocket to keep you organized

Ethically produced in USA, UK & EU

Change of heart? 30 day returns

Description

You'll wield botanical history with this spiral-bound notebook featuring Thornton's "Pontic Rhododendron." The cover transporting you to 1807's horticultural heyday, where scientific rigor met artistic passion.

This isn't your garden-variety stationery. The cover bursts with fuchsia and magenta blooms, a floral supernova against brooding skies. Thornton's aquatint mastery captures every petal, stamen, and leaf with near-photographic precision.

As you jot, plan, dream or even scheme, you'll feel the echo of Romantic-era plant hunters. The notebook's emerald leaves and teal mountains evoke unexplored territories. A diligent bee and sulfur butterfly dance across the cover, turning it into a microcosm of 19th-century naturalism.

Your ideas will bloom alongside Thornton's rhododendron. This notebook bridges art and science, making it perfect for sketches, field notes, or poetic musings. You're not just buying stationery—you're acquiring a piece of botanical artistry that marries Linnaean classification with creative expression.

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Information

Size & Specs: 6 x 8" (A5) | 60 sheets (120 pages) | Available in lined or graph paper

Bound for Durability: Strong spiral coil keeps your pages secure, no matter where your journey takes you.

Forest-Friendly Paper: FSC® Certified—meaning no net loss of forest, fair wages for workers, and sustainable harvesting.

Vibrant & Toxin-Free: Printed with water-based inks that are as bright as your ideas—non-hazardous, toxin-free, and pro-lab processed for stunning clarity.

About the Artist

Robert John Thornton, born in 1768, was an English physician and botanical artist best known for his monumental work, "The Temple of Flora." Educated at Cambridge, Thornton's passion for botany led him to create a collection that blended scientific precision with Romantic artistry. His magnum opus, part of "New Illustration of the Sexual System of Carolus von Linnaeus," features exotic flora set against dramatic backdrops, transforming botanical illustration into high art. Despite financial setbacks that curtailed his ambitious vision, Thornton's vivid engravings continue to captivate, standing as a testament to the intersection of science, art, and 18th-century horticultural passion.

Delivery & Refunds

Cost

Orders over $50 USD ship free.

Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.

Delivery Times

Production:

The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.

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Average shipping times:

USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks

Please check the orders and shipping page for more specifics.

Returns and Refunds

1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery.

2. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.

3. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request

4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.

5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.

More details on returns and refunds

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FSC® Certified Paper

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Water-based Inks

Printed with luscious water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity.

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Partnered with Prodigi

Prodigi's quality and care are superb, but their commitment to art, the environment & ethical supply chains captured my heart. Learn more

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The rating of this product for "" is 1.

Brand New, Just For You

No dusty stock in a box. This notebook's printed on demand to eliminate waste and excess. It’s ethically crafted in the USA, UK and EU—supporting local makers.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 2.

FSC® Certified Paper

Trees harvested with no net loss of forest over time. Workers provided proper training, safety and fair wages. Local communities’ rights and resources respected.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Water-based Inks

Printed with luscious water-based inks. Non-hazardous and toxin-free, they're used in a pro-lab process that delivers spectacular colors and outstanding clarity.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 4.

Partnered with Prodigi

Prodigi's quality and care are superb, but their commitment to art, the environment & ethical supply chains captured my heart. Learn more

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