Ptolemy's Map of Asia Depicting the Island of Ceylon, Taprobana (Sri Lanka)
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Ptolemy's Map of Asia Depicting the Island of Ceylon, Taprobana (Sri Lanka)
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- Dimensions:Height: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Width: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1562
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning, original folding line. Later hand coloring, Italian text on verso. With a couple ink spots and printer's ink residue. Please study images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-133391stDibs: LU3054331030782
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