1639 Mercator Hondius Antique Map of Sri Lanka, India - Ceylon Tartary and four batteries were constructed

and four batteries were constructed (1856–1871) to defend the principal approach

where he claimed the entire coastline that he had just explored as British territory

he received a salary from the Admiralty for the purposes of completing them

Date : 1806

Saxony was split

1639 Mercator Hondius Antique Map of Sri Lanka, India - Ceylon Tartary and four batteries were constructedTitle : Ins. Ceilan quae incolis Tenarifin dicture Date : 1639 Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Ref: 43138 Size: 22 3 4in x 19 3 4in (580mm x 500mm) Description: This beautifully engraved hand coloured original antique map of the Island of Ceylon Sri Lanka was published in the 1639 French edition of Mercator's atlas by Jansson and Hondius. These maps, published in the later editions of Mercators atlas, are derived from the original maps drawn and