{"product_id":"herbarium-finland-wood-binding","title":"Mid-Century Complete Herbarium From Finland (1949–1952) | 75+ Pressed Botanical Specimens in Wooden Boards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat sets this example apart is its construction—housed between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid wooden boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach specimen is labeled in the hand of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaili Jaakkola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA visually compelling and tactile piece—equally suited for collectors of natural history, decorative display, or those drawn to early scientific documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimens 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very Good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Boards measure approximately 17” x 10 3\/4”. Each specimen sheet measures approximately 10” x 16 1\/8”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive and increasingly scarce format, particularly with original wooden boards and a named collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Bee Mil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53295453536555,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7086\/5251\/files\/IMG_1093.jpg?v=1776645552","url":"https:\/\/honeybeemill.com\/products\/herbarium-finland-wood-binding","provider":"Honey Bee Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}