Columbus and the Conquest of the Impossible (The Great Explorers Series)
Fernández-Armesto, Dr. Felipe [General Editor Sir Vivian Fuchs]
(Book #ID 110195)
Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1974. 1974.
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, illustrated end papers. Quarto. 10½'' x 8¼''. In a compelling narrative the author shows how the idea of the discovery of a new continent took root among contemporary geographers and how, contrary to popular belief, Columbus himself identified the new found hemisphere. Contains 224 pp with 100 monochrome and illustrations and maps, 16 pp of colour plates. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubbing, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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