Ptolemy map of Sri Lanka and the Indian Ocean
Servet, Michael
Tabula XII Asiae.
Lyon, Servet 1535 [37,3 x 50,3 cm]
Early woodcut map of Ceylon, published in the Ptolemy edition by M. Servet, showing Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and the Indian Ocean. The paper with watermark anchor in a circle. The cartographic woodblock was published here in 1535 by Michael Trechsel in Lyon and contained text by Michael Servetus. The paper with watermark anchor in a circle. The map is illustrated on the reverse side with descriptive text in Latin and a decorative woodblock border, probably by Hans Holbein, who was working at that time in Basle. The map its self shows Sri Lanka, named on the map with its old name 'Tabrobana'. Sri Lanka is quite accurate shown on this early woodcut map, place names are given in Latin, river courses are engraved, mountain chains as well. Neighboring islands in the Indian Ocean and the southern tip of India are shown on the map.
A strong and even impression on the full paper sheet as published. A minor very skillful restoration in the upper and lower centre fold. In very good to excellent condition.
[Stock No.:25234]
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Sri Lanka
Ptolemaeus, Claudius
Tabula Asiae XII (Tabrobana)
Galignani, P & F., Padua 1621 [ca. 31 x 21 (text sheet) cm]
Fine copper-engraved map, printed into the full text page, published in 'Geografia ... Universale de la Terra', which was translated by Cernoti and published 1621 in Padua. Decorative map of Sri Lanka (Ceylon or Taprobana) ornated with an elephant and a renaisance text cartouche. Many place place names and some rivers are shown on the map. As well a number of small island, located around Sri Lanka, are engraved. An interesting collector's piece.
A very good impression, in excellent condition.
[Stock No.:17795]
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Sri Lanka
Mallet, Allain Manesson
Ancienne Isle Taprobane - Die alte Insel Tabrobane.
Frankfurt, 1719 [ca. 15 x 11 cm]
Copper-engraving, handcolored in wash and outline. Decorative bird's eye view of the island of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) with the neighboring coast of India. With several place names, rivers and mountains. Taprobane (Taprobana) is ancient name of Sri Lanka.
In excellent condition.
[Stock No.:25463]
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Sri Lanka
Mallet, Allain Manesson
Isle de Ceylan. - Die Insel Ceylan (Ceylon)
Frankfurt, 1719 [ca. 15 x 11 cm]
Copper engraving, hand colored in wash and outline. Decorative bird's eye view on the island of Sri Lanka with the neighboring southern tip of India, ornated in the foreground with two sailing ships. With several place names, rivers and mountains.
In excellent condition.
[Stock No.:25458]
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Sri Lanka
Arrowsmith, A.
Charte von Ceylon. - Nach A. Arrowsmith's Reduction einer in den Haenden der Commisfarien fuer die ostindischen Angelegnheiten befindlichen Zeichnungen. - Weimar, im Verlage des Landes Indust. Compt. 1803
Weimar, Industrie Comptoire 1803 [33,2 x 19,8 cm]
Copper-engraving, uncolored as published. Detailled map of Sri Lanka, based on the the english map by Arrowsmith. The map provides a lot of information on place names, also streets mostly along the coast, but all over the island the map shows the divisions and names of all the various political districts of Sri Lanka.
In excellent condition, the map was originally folded, so that old folds are more or less visable.
[Stock No.:18521]
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