[Exploration] Columbus, Christopher.

The Journal of Christopher Columbus. Translated by Cecil Jane. Ninety illustrations from prints and maps of the period.

New York: Clarkson N. Potter, 1960. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Near Fine copy with previous owner name on flyleaf in a Fine unclipped dust jacket. Columbus' Journal which he presented to Ferdinand and Isabel on his return to Spain in 1493, is the ship's log-book containing the official record of his first voyage. Every page reveals a combination of objective observation and credulity, of commercial interests and religious inspiration, of spontaneity and sophisticated calculation. Item #27006

Price: $75.00