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Auction 127, Lot 730

"Carte de l'Isle de Ceylan", Bellin/Van Schley

Subject: Sri Lanka

Period: 1750 (dated)

Publication: Atlas Portatif…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
9.5 x 10 inches
24.1 x 25.4 cm
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Detailed copper engraved map of the island with good detail inland of mountains, rivers, towns and villages. Rococo-style cartouche and a simple compass rose accent the map.

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Condition: A+

Nice impression and original color.

Estimate: $140 - $180

Sold for: $100

Closed on 2/25/2009

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