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An 17th century map of Sri Lanka

Ceilon olim Taprobana.
Hamburg, 1969. Coloured. 115 x 145mm, set in letterpress text.
Stock #:  21644

£240.00

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Description

A map of Sri Lanka, orientated with north to the left, published in an account of the travels of Johann Albrecht von Mandelslo (1616-44) from Hamburg to India (1635-9), as edited by Adam Olearius. After travelling with Olearius to Russia and Persia, Mandelslo continued separately, visiting India and Sri Lanka, before returning by Madagascar, the Cape of Good Hope, and St. Helena

Condition:

A little toning.

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