Mid-Century Complete Herbarium From Finland (1949–1952) | 75+ Pressed Botanical Specimens in Wooden Boards

A striking mid-20th century Finnish herbarium, comprising over 75 carefully pressed and mounted botanical specimens collected between 1949 and 1952. Each specimen is thoughtfully arranged on individual sheets, accompanied by handwritten identification labels noting species, location, and date of collection.

What sets this example apart is its construction—housed between solid wooden boards rather than the more commonly encountered paper or card covers, lending both durability and a distinctive presentation. The specimens remain well-preserved, with a pleasing natural tonality and only occasional, minimal imperfections consistent with age.

Provenance:
Each specimen is labeled in the hand of Raili Jaakkola, the original compiler of the collection, with dates and locations recorded between 1949 and 1952. The consistency of the handwriting and structure throughout points to a single, carefully assembled herbarium, preserving both the specimens and the story of their collection.

A visually compelling and tactile piece—equally suited for collectors of natural history, decorative display, or those drawn to early scientific documentation.

Specimens are well-preserved and securely mounted. Some light age-related toning and occasional minor imperfections to sheets. Wooden boards show expected wear consistent with use.

Condition: Very Good.

Size: Boards measure approximately 17” x 10 3/4”. Each specimen sheet measures approximately 10” x 16 1/8”.

A distinctive and increasingly scarce format, particularly with original wooden boards and a named collector.