The State exercises its right of first refusal on two eighteenth-century historical books auctioned in Madrid
10 Jul 2026
Effective: 10 Jul 2026
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Who is affected:
Auction houses, collectors and sellers of Spanish historical heritage assets
Summary
The Ministry of Culture acquires two eighteenth-century historical books on naval construction and carpentry for €1,550, exercising its right of first refusal. The works will go to the National Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The Ministry of Culture has exercised the right of first refusal provided for in the Spanish Historical Heritage Law on two lots auctioned at the El Remate auction house in Madrid. These are a French book from 1758 on naval architecture by Duhamel du Monceau and a Spanish handbook from 1789 on wood dimensions for ship …
Full official title
Orden CLT/698/2026, de 30 de junio, por la que se ejercita el derecho de tanteo sobre los lotes n.º 10 y 67, subastados en la sala El Remate, en Madrid.