Large Antique Map of Ceylon, Sri Lanka

€ 790

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Sheet size: 48.7 × 61.5 cm (19.2 × 24.2 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13563

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.

About this sheet

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.