1639 Mercator Hondius Antique Map of Sri Lanka, India - Ceylon South America Ref: 70213

Ref:  70213

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It is known that Atkinson was encouraged by Catherine herself along with and her son & later Emperor of Russia Paul I 1754 - 1801

1639 Mercator Hondius Antique Map of Sri Lanka, India - Ceylon South America Ref: 70213Title : Ins. Ceilan quae incolis Tenarifin dicture Date : 1639 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Ref: 43138 Size: 22 3 4in x 19 3 4in (580mm x 500mm) Description: This beautifully engraved hand coloured original antique map of the Island of Ceylon Sri Lanka was published in the 1639 French edition of Mercator's atlas by Jansson and Hondius. These maps, published in the later editions of Mercators atlas, are derived from the original maps drawn and