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Large Antique Map of Ceylon, Sri Lanka

$746.68
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£559.68
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€632
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CA$1,025.81
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A$1,145.22
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CHF 600.08
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NOK 7,620.99
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SEK 7,185.63
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About the Item

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van het Eyland Ceylon opgestelt door Francois Valentyn'. Beautiful map of Sri Lanka. Originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost Indien (..)' by F. Valentijn, 1724. Francois Valentijn (1666-1727) was a minister, naturalist and writer. He is best known for his Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indien, a book about the history of the Dutch East India Company and the countries of the Far East.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.18 in (48.7 cm)Width: 24.22 in (61.5 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1724
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Original folding lines, with repair. Original folding lines, with repair. General age-related toning. Thin paper. Shows some wear and staining/soiling. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-135631stDibs: LU3054336086992

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