Original 1893 antique color lithographed map of the island of Ceylon, today officially known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, printed more than 130 years ago.

• The cartography is by George Franklin Cram, and the image area measures 32.1 x 24.9 cm [12½" x 9¾"].



• There is fine historical and ethnographic detail throughout, with hundreds of place names.



• The map locates roads, cities, towns, provinces, railroads, and natural features.



• It shows the railroad line from Colombo to Matale, via Kandy and the spur to Kurunegala, and it labels the capitals of the various provinces, including Anuradhapura and Jaffna, identified as Jafnapatam on the map.



• Elevations are depicted by hachure lines, and longitude is measured from Greenwich and Washington.



• This is an original, authentic antique map, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine.



• It would make a great display in your den or office. It would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful framing tips for your reference, along with a photocopy of the title page from the book in which it was published.



• Condition:  This map is in excellent condition, bright and clean, with generous margins and no marks, rips, or tears. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.



• There is a map of the Turkish Empire in Europe and Asia on the reverse side.



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