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The Portolan Map of Christopher Columbus
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The Map, Ornamented with Gold was Executed by Christopher Columbus
ca. 1492


[T]his richly illustrated map, comprising detailed drawings of the most important European cities of the time, and ornamented with gold was executed by Christopher Columbus in 1492.

This edition is comprised of a facsimile of The Portolan Map and a commentary volume of study, in Spanish and English, by José Luís Comellas, Professor of History at the University of Sevilla. The original map is kept in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. The Facsimile is provided with a protective case especially made for this map. The map is sized 680 x 1.100 mm.

This unique issue is limited to 987 copies, numbered and authenticated by affidavit.

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