The Conquest and Settlement of Puerto Rico By Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo y Valdés First English Translation by E. Daymond Turner — The Limited Editions Club

With original silk screen prints by Jack and Irene Delano, signed by the artists. Only 2,000 copies produced. Includes original slipcase. Copies numbered 1875 and 587 are currently available for sale.

This beautifully produced volume presents Oviedo y Valdés’ first-hand account of the Spanish conquest and colonization of Puerto Rico, translated into English for the first time. The edition is enhanced by striking silk screen prints by Jack and Irene Delano, capturing the landscapes, peoples, and historical scenes described in the text.

I keep this copy in my collection not only for its historical and artistic significance, but also as an example of how rare, limited-edition works can preserve both scholarship and craft. Its rarity—limited to 2,000 signed copies—makes it a tangible link between history, art, and the collector’s pursuit of knowledge.