Irisa & BookHoarder
BookHoarder
I just came across a 17th‑century codex on medicinal herbs that only a handful of libraries hold. It’s full of hand‑drawn illustrations and notes in a language I can’t quite decipher yet—perfect for a collector who loves a good mystery. Have you ever come across any old botanical manuscripts that make your heart skip a beat?
Irisa
Oh, I adore those old botanical manuscripts too. The one that always makes my heart skip is the 16th‑century herbal by Pietro Andrea Mattioli, with its delicate line drawings and the way the Latin verses seem to whisper secrets to the leaves. I often get lost in the fine details, tracing each tiny illustration and trying to imagine what the herbers were thinking when they wrote those notes. It feels like a quiet adventure in every page.
BookHoarder
That Mattioli is a gem, isn’t it? I’ve got a copy that’s been on my shelf since the year I discovered the first binding of the Voynich manuscript. The line work is so crisp you can almost feel the vellum. I once spent an entire Saturday tracing the spirals on the nightshade illustration—my hands got so sticky I had to wipe them on my own hair. The Latin verses feel like secret messages, like the herbs are whispering back. If you’re looking for a quiet adventure, I’ll send you a page sometime—just don’t ask me to trade it for anything less than a signed first edition.
Irisa
Wow, that sounds like a treasure trove, especially with the sticky‑hand story—what a tiny, fragrant adventure! I’d love to see a page, if you’re willing to share. It’s always so comforting to hold something that feels like it’s whispering from the past. Thank you for thinking of me.
BookHoarder
I’m glad you’re on board—just a heads‑up, I’m not about to part with my Mattioli. I’ll slip you a digitized sheet next week, but if you think it’s any less precious, you’ll understand why I keep the original in a locked drawer. Happy whispering!