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Ins. Ceilan Quae Incolis Tenarisin Dicitur

Ins. Ceilan Quae Incolis Tenarisin Dicitur

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An early map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) oriented with north to the left of the page. The island is filled with decorative detail including elephants, hogs and other creatures, along with trees and mountains. Also shown are the routes across the island and major towns. The title appears in a decorative surround at upper left and a mileage scale is given in the opposing corner. French text to verso.

region: Maps of India and Ceylon
mapmaker: J.Hondius
place and date of publication: Amsterdam 1606-1628
medium and colour: copperplate, Original colour
size in cms: 49 x 34
ref: 32246
price: £ 600

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