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Auction 128, Lot 847

"Taprobanae Insulae Descriptio ex Ptol. Incolae eidem Salae", Bocharti, Samuelis

Subject: Sri Lanka

Period: 1712 (published)

Publication: Geographia sacra, seu Phaleg et Canaan

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.5 x 10.5 inches
19.1 x 26.7 cm
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The uncommon map of Taprobana and the southern tip of India is based on Ptolemy. It shows only ancient place names and is embellished with an elephant, sea monster, galley ship and a decorative title cartouche.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $190

Closed on 5/20/2009

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