Testament of Ferdinand Columbus

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erdinand Columbus, the Admiral's "Spanish son", collected books from all over Europe, at a time when printing was still in its infancy, and built up a library of 15.000 books, which he donated to the city of Seville. The original of the deed of gift is in the Seville Protocols Archive.

The facsimile contains 50 pages measuring 32 x 22 cm, and is bound in leather.

An accompanying volume comprising a study and transcription by Professor José Manuel Ruiz Asencio of Valladolid University.

Limited edition of 980 numbered certified copies.

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