Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Antiquity Sales Catalogue
Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
SALES CATALOGUE
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BOOKS
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1. KNOX, ROBERT CAPT.: An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon....,
Austin, Texas, 1995.
Special collectors edition of the first and most famous book on Ceylon in the
English language.
Printed as an exact replica of the original publication. Limited to 150 copies.
Price:US$135
2. PERCIVAL, ROBERT: An Account of the Island of Ceylon, containing
its History, Geography, ... to which is added The Journal of an Embassy
to the Court of Candy, For C & R Baldwin, London, 1803. 1st edition,
folding eng. map frontis., three folding eng. maps, occasional foxing
normal due to age, new binding, 4to.
Price:US$850
3. CORDINER, JAMES THE REV.: A Description of Ceylon, containing an Account of
the Country, ...with Narratives of a Tour round the Island in 1800, the
Campaign in Candy in 1803, ...London, 1807. 1st Edition, Two volumes, 4to,
pp.xii, 25 engraved aquatint plates and maps, 2 folding, browned throughout,
with age tone, new binding (Note: The title page and the contents page in
volume no. 2 have been replaced with facsimile copies)
Price:US$1100
MAPS
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1. MERCATOR, G./HONDIUS, J.: Ins.Ceilan Quae Incolis Tenarisin dictur.,
Amsterdam, 1633.
13.4 in. x 19.5 in., In original color. This map has undergone expert
de-acidification by a map
conservationist in Amsterdam.
Price:US$800
2. DE L'ISLE, G.: Carte de L'Isle Ceylan.....,
Paris, 1722. 16.4 in. x 22.2 in., In original color.
Normal age tone, slight waterstain in lower left margin.
Price:US$600
3. MERCATOR, G./HONDIUS, J.: Ins.Ceilan Quae Incolis Tenarisin dictur.,
Amsterdam, 1633. 13.4 in. x 19.5 in., No color. This map is similar to
item #1 with no color.
Price:US$650
4. Exact copies of all maps displayed on the "MAP" page. Printed on 80lb. ivory classic or
natural white linen paper. Ideal for framing.
Price:US$25
MISCELLANEOUS
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1. ANON: Die Stadt Gale....Insel Ceylon, Very fine Dutch (or German)
Original Watercolour,
on paper board, Early 19th Century, 22in. x 17 in.
High custom quality photographic reproductions of this watercolor are
available for sale.
These Kodak Ektracolor copies contain superior color and tone. Excellent
for framing.
Priced at cost.
Price:US$100
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images and photographic posters.
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