A day full of books
Apr 24,2021 - Last updated at Apr 24,2021
April 23 is a key date for world literature, since it was on that day back in 1616 that three of its most distinguished figures passed away: Miguel de Cervantes, the greatest writer in Spanish language, William Shakespeare, the most outstanding writer in English language and the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, the first universal writer from the American continent. It is undoubtedly a historical coincidence full of symbolism.
As the ambassador of Spain I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the figures of Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso, and with them, to the language that both contributed to magnify and that is spoken today by more than 500 million people around the world.
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Queen Letizia of Spain cut a regal figure today as she and King Felipe VI prepared to present the Cervantes Prize on World Book Day in Madrid.
The mother-of-two, 48, recycled a £70 blue knit Massimo Dutti ribbed long sleeve midi dress featuring a stylish bow belt for the occasion, and draped a long elegant white coat by Spanish fashion designer Felipe Varela over her shoulders to guard against the morning chill.
Ever glamorous, the royal completed her outfit with matching shoes, opting for blue snakeskin stilettos from Spanish brand Magrit, and a subtle pair of Bvlgari white gold and diamond earrings.
Fine Books & Autographs at Swann Auction Galleries Feb25
NEW YORK, New York
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Frederick Douglass, Autograph Letter Signed, to Sallie Holley recruiting her for the Frederick Douglass Paper, 1851. Estimate $20,000 to $30,000.
Swann Galleries on
Thursday, February 25. The sale will offer a premier selection of manuscripts, documents, correspondence and more by significant figures throughout history and pop culture, as well as rare first editions and art books from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
           Leading the sale is an 1851 autograph letter signed by abolitionist
Frederick Douglass. The letter, addressed to Sallie Holleyârecruiting her help for the