The Lost Manuscript of Francisco José de Caldas: A Historic Find Heading to Auction

19 Jan 2026

Missing for 175 years, the original 1808 "Caldas Memorial" manuscript has been recovered from a private archive to be auctioned by Bogotá Auctions. This invaluable document, handwritten by the Colombian sage, reveals his critiques and observations on the Botanical Expedition, serving as the centerpiece of an auction featuring rare maps, engravings, and literary first editions.

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