The Onyx diary cover replicates an exquisite goatskin leather book binding from 1835, originating from the Dutch city of Amsterdam. Crafted by the skilled hands of Friedrich W.J.C. Kolb, this unique binding was initially produced for a Latin discourse on plant physiology by the esteemed botanist, Willem Hendrik de Vriese. A distinguished member of the Royal Dutch Institute of Sciences, Literature, and Fine Arts, De Vriese's contributions include the classification of numerous species from the Asterales order (Asterids). The Onyx cover brings an echo of this scholarly heritage to your daily jottings.