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To: SunkenCiv
Before the discovery of America, NW Spain was considered the end of the earth (thus the cape of Finisterre) and the words "non plus ultra" (not any further) were part of the Spanish seal. After the 1492 the seal was modified by removing "non" (not) as seen in the following pic.
6 posted on 04/30/2011 1:28:53 PM PDT by Former Fetus
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To: Former Fetus

Thanks!


7 posted on 04/30/2011 1:37:48 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Thanks Cincinna for this link -- http://www.friendsofitamar.org)
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To: Former Fetus

Whoa..Nice find. Non Plus. I have some Plus Ultra but never heard of Non Plus. Invaluable but now the word is out and thay will be toast. Awesome.


8 posted on 04/30/2011 1:55:38 PM PDT by screaminsunshine (Shut up and eat your Beans!)
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