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Auction 140, Lot 794
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"Carte de la Baye et du Port de Trinquemalay dans l'Isle de Ceylan Levee Exactement en 1762 par le Sr. Ge. Neichelson…", Apres de Mannevillette, Jean B. N. D.

Subject: Sri Lanka

Period: 1775 (published)

Publication: Le Neptune Oriental

Color: Black & White

Size:
26 x 19 inches
66 x 48.3 cm
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This detailed nautical chart depicts the Bay of Trincomalee, a strategic sea port in the international trading history of Sri Lanka located on the northwest coast. The chart is fully engraved with great detail of the coastline and countless soundings, and features a legend identifying 23 locations, a compass rose and two views of the coastline. Columns of French text at left give detailed sailing instructions. Engraved by Guillaume Delahaye.

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Condition: B

Watermarked paper with some light stains and a 2.5" tear at bottom right that has been closed with archival materials.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Unsold

Closed on 5/23/2012

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