Latin and Spanish letters [manuscript]. 1893.

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Latin and Spanish letters [manuscript]. 1893.

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The Latin letter of Columbus, printed in 1493 and announcing discovery of America. Reproduced in facsimile, with a preface. The Spanish letter of Columbus to Luis de Sant' Angle, 15 February 1493; reprinted in reduced facsimile, and translated from the unique copy of the original edition (printed by Johann Rosenbach at Barcelona early in April 1493). London, Bernard Quaritch, 1893.

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