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The first state of Johannes Van Keulen’s first map of Ceylon now known as Sri Lanka. It is orientated to the west and includes a decorative cartouche and mileage scale. Beautifully engraved it is finished with a hunting scene, elephant and three ships offshore. The city of Kandy is prominently identified at the centre. Koeman (1967-70) IV p. 376 no. 28.
VAN KEULEN, Johannes
Pascaert van't Eylandt Ceylon Voordesen Taprobana; by de Inwoonders genaemt Lankaun
Amsterdam, 1680
515 x 590 mm., with light folds from binding, otherwise in good condition.
Stock number: 7921
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