"Map of the Island of Ceylon, Reduced from a Drawing in the possession of the Right Honorable the Commissioners for the Affairs of India", Arrowsmith, Aaron, Sr.

Large-scale map of Ceylon showing political divisions, roads and cities of the day. Arrowsmith was a notable English cartographer in the late 18th century and established a reputation for recording the latest discoveries in all parts of the world. A rarely seen issue in original outline color.

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Condition: B

Issued folding, now backed with archival tissue and pressed. Binding trim at bottom affecting the first part of publisher's credit line. Foxed and one area of roughness at fold intersection.