A 17th century map of Sri Lanka
Ins. Ceilan quae incolis Tenarisin dicatur.
Amsterdam: Henricus Hondius, 1628, French text edition. Coloured. 345 x 500mm.
£600.00
Description
An early map of Sri Lanka, orientated with north to the left, with strapwork cartouches for the title, dedication and scale. Other decorations include a compass rose, Dutch galleon, a mahout on an elephant, a deer and wild pig.
The map was engraved by Jodocus Hondius and first published in his 1606 edition of the Mercator atlas,
Condition:
A good example.References:
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