{"product_id":"1891-first-letter-of-christopher-columbus-to-noble-lord-raphael-sanchez-antique","title":"1891 First Letter of Christopher Columbus to Noble Lord Raphael Sanchez ANTIQUE","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15pt\"\u003eThe First Letter of Christopher Columbus to the Noble Lord Raphael Sanchez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoston; 1891\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReproduced in fac-simile from the copy of the Latin version of 1493 now in the Boston Public Library. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a new translation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCloth binding over original wrappers, spine title in gilt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood interior condition, front wrap cover and front endpaper detached\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1891 \"Boston Public Library\" bookplate to the front pastedown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Size 7 by 11 1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText in English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e===============================================\u003cbr\u003eWritten in March 1493 aboard the Niña, Christopher Columbus's first letter to Treasurer Raphael Sanchez officially announced his discovery of islands in the \"Indian Sea\". The letter, intended for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, described the islands' fertility, the native population's timid nature, and the immense potential for gold and Christian conversion, detailing his successful, world-altering voyage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003e=======================================\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see my other auctions \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank You\u003c\/span\u003e \r\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRefund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Motka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51863323214126,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8017\/0286\/files\/203357-002jpg.jpg?v=1774135262","url":"https:\/\/motka.store\/products\/1891-first-letter-of-christopher-columbus-to-noble-lord-raphael-sanchez-antique","provider":"Motka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}