Date: 1851

Size: the sheet measures approximately 270mm x 370mm; blank verso

Description: A very finely engraved original, outline hand coloured, antique map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in the mid 19th century. The map is decorated with several beautifully engraved vignettes, including a view of Colombo.

Cartographer / engraver: Map drawn and engraved by J. Rapkin. Illustrations by H. Winkles.

Provenance: 'Tallis's Illustrated Atlas, and Modern History of the World, Geographical, Political, Commercial, and Statistical. Edited by R. Montgomery Esq', published by John Tallis and Company, London and New York, 1851

Condition: Very good condition. Outline hand colouring. Light age toning / handling marks. Please study all the photographs carefully to fully appreciate the condition.

Ref: #06534