Carte de L’Isle de Ceylan. Antique map Sri Lanka by Bellin 1754

Title: Carte de L’Isle de Ceylan.
(Kaart van het eiland Ceilon)
Description: Carte de L'Isle de Ceylan" original antique map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with hand coloring created in the 18th century with its geographical features, towns, coastlines, and historical and topographical details.

Cartographer: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772).
In 1721, at age 18, he was appointed hydrographer (chief cartographer) to the French Navy.
In August 1741, he became the first Ingénieur de la Marine of the Depot des cartes et plans de la Marine (the French Hydrographical Office) and was named Official Hydrographer of the French King.
Engraver: Johann Michael Seligmann Schley aka Jakob van Schley (1715 Amsterdam – 1779 Amsterdam) was a Dutch draughtsman and was a renowned engraver who worked on various maps and illustrations during the 18th century. He studied under Bernard Picart (1673-1733).

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Sheet app.: 11.25 x 13 inches. 29 x 32.5 cm.
Image app.: 9.5 x 10 inches. 24 x 25.5 cm.
Condition: Original map in very good condition on handmade lined 18th century paper.

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