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Antique Print of Adam's Peak in Sri Lanka, by Arkstee & Merkus, 1761

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Antique print titled 'Le Pic d'Adam'. View of Adam's Peak, a tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. This print originates from 'Histoire generale des voyages ou nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages'. Artists and Engravers: Published by Arkstee et Merkus. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1761 Overall size: 19.1 x 25.7 cm. Image size: 13.3 x 18 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.12 in (25.7 cm)Width: 7.52 in (19.1 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1761
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JAK-6051stDibs: LU3054329302022

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