Monarch who financed the expedition of Christopher Columbus to the “New World” in 1492. DS, in Spanish, signed “Yo la Reyna [I the Queen],” one page, 8 x 11.5, January 20, 1501. An order from the Queen addressed to her steward Sancho de Paredes. In part, “I order you that from the 750000 maravedis that you by my order received in the city of Granada from the treasurer of the King my lord. Give immediately to Diego Martines stonemason 55000 maravedis with which he recognize that they have been paid. The 105000 maravedis that will be paid for the project that he has in his charge for the house of Alcaroca that is now called Santa Helena that is in the house of Generalife.” Two sets of diagonal cancellation cuts, one affecting the “Y” of signature, previous storage folds, and light show-through from bold docketing on reverse, otherwise fine, crisp condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
