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sentence of his work ; within, he will write his name and residence. 



The folded sheets corresponding to the works that did not get 

 a prize will be burnt publicly without being opened. 



Though it is difficult to set a limit as to size, the works should 

 not have more reading matter than is contained in two volumes 

 of the shape and size of the complete works of Cervantes issued 

 by Rivadeneyra in 1863-4. 



If the plan or purpose of any of the works require il, there 

 may be added another volume of documents, maps, or other 

 illustrations. 



As it will take time to examine and judge the works, they 

 should be sent to the Secretary of the R, Acad, of Hist, prior to 

 January 1, 1892. 



There will be first prize of 30,000 pesetas ($5,790) and a second 

 of 15,000 pesetas ($2,895). 



Besides this, each of the two successful authors will receive 500 

 copies of the printed edition of his work. 



It rests with the Centennial Commission to determine the num- 

 ber of copies in the edition of each of the two prize works, and 

 what disposition is to be made of the copies that are not given to 

 the authors. 



These (the authors) keep the right to re-print and to sell their 

 works, and to translate them into other tongues. 



The Commission, however, will have the right, if either or both 

 prize works are in a foreign tongue, to have them translated and 

 published in Castilian. 



The Commission affix their seal to the preceding directions for 

 the information of the public and government of those persons 

 who desire to participate in the contest. 



Madrid, June 19, 1889. 



The Vice President, Duke of Yeragua. 

 Secretai'ies, Juan Valera, Juan F. Riano. 



