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Original Antique Map of Southern India and Ceylon 'Present-Day Sri Lanka'

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Antique map titled 'Suite de la Carte de l'Indoustan (..) - Vervolg van de Kaart van Hindoestan (..)'. Original antique map of Southern India and Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka). This map originates from 'Historische beschryving der reizen, of Nieuwe en volkoome verzameling van de aller-waardigste en zeldsaamste zee- en landtogten (..)'. Engraved by J. van Schley. Published by P. de Hondt, 1757.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1757
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning. Original folding lines, minor wear and soiling. Blank verso. Please study images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13301-21stDibs: LU3054331065612

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