Columbus Manuscript
Description
In this manuscript, enscribed Cadiz, Spain, November 20, 1493, Christopher Columbus describes the new lands he has discovered, which he calls the East Indies. The manuscript is written on linen paper and bears a watermark. In 1978, the eminent historian Edmundo O’Gorman authenticated the document and backed its acquisition by CONDUMEX.
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Title in Original Language
Manuscrito colombino
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Type of Item
Physical Description
30 x 20 centimeters on linen
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Last updated: October 19, 2015