1893 First Edition Christopher Columbus His Own Book of Privilege 1502 Facsimile

Description: This is a rare and valuable 1893 first edition book titled "Christopher Columbus His Own Book of Privilege 1502 Facsimile". The book is bound in leather/hardcover and published by B.F. Stevens in London. It features multiple languages and is a great addition to any collection. The book is a facsimile of the original and was printed in 1893. The author of the book is Cristobal Colón and the topic covered is the Christopher Columbus voyage. This book is a must-have for any book collector or history enthusiast. Christopher Columbus his own book of privileges 1502 : photographic facsimile of the manuscript in the archives of the Foreign Office in Paris, now for the first time published, with expanded text, translation into English and an historical introduction / the tranliteration and translation by George F. Barwick; B.A. of the British Museum, the introduction by Henry Harrisse; the wole compiled and edited with preface by Benjamin Franklin Stevens. COLÓN, Cristobal. Published by London: B. F. Stevens, 1893. 1893 First Edition Christopher Columbus His Own Book of Privilege 1502 Facsimile Size 9.25” x 14” 284 pages. Bookplate of Gordon W. Jones M.D., Falmouth, Virginia Book Cover has wear as pictured being 130+ years old. Interior pages are clean as seen in pictures. Found this information about the Doctor who owned book. Rare book collecting at Mary Washington College began on August 2, 1963 with the first meeting of the “Advisory Committee on Rare Books.” Daniel H. Woodward, a professor of English, was the founder of the idea and served as committee Chair. The other members were Sidney H. Mitchell (English), Pauline G. King (Art History), and Lawrence A. Wishner (Chemistry). Dr. Gordon W. Jones, an OB/GYN and—in the words of Carrol H. Quenzel, head librarian of the College—“Fredericksburg’s most distinguished book collector”—served as an outside member. Christopher Columbus[b] between 25 August and 31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa who completed four Spanish-based voyages across the Atlantic Ocean sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His expeditions were the first known European contact with the Caribbean and Central and South America. Keep in mind the shipping price also covers handling fees, packaging materials & time, not just postage. See our eBay store for 1000’s of other items. B12E

Price: 555 USD

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

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