Columbus letter on America ‘discovery’ anticipated to promote for £1.2m

Sep 30, 2023 at 6:20 PM
Columbus letter on America ‘discovery’ anticipated to promote for £1.2m

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letter from Christopher Columbus wherein he broadcasts the “discovery” of America is anticipated to fetch as much as £1.2m ($1.5m) at an public sale.

The Italian explorer penned the letter after returning to Europe following his voyage to North America in 1493.