Mercator Hondius: Ins. Ceilan: quae incolis Tenarisin dicitur
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Cartographer:
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Mercator Hondius
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Title:
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Ins. Ceilan: quae incolis Tenarisin dicitur
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Date:
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c. 1620
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Published:
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Amsterdam
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Width:
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20 inches / 51 cm
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Height:
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13 inches / 34 cm
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Map ref:
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IC2625
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Description:
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| Golden Age map of Ceylon orientated with East at the top. Embellished with three cartouches, native animals, and trading ships along the coastlines. The distinctive five sided shape was based early Portuguese surveys and quickly replaced by far more accurate Dutch portrayals. Original hand-colour. [IC2625] |