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Stunning Antique Map of the Island Ceylon or Sri Lanka
About the Item
- Creator:Gerard Mercator (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Width: 20.67 in (52.5 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:Early 17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1606
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning. Original folding line, latin text on verso. Minor wear, one very small defect just outside the map border. Please study images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-133111stDibs: LU3054331030372
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