Taprobana.: The only map of Sri Lanka published by the Lafreri school
by [?LAFRERI, Antonio]
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
[Rome,: A. Lafreri,, c1570].. 264 by 200mm (10.5 by 7.75 inches).. Engraved map, watermark of a letter 'M' under star in shield. A striking map of Sri Lanka attributed to Antonio Lafreri. The map is typical of the Lafreri School with Venetian galleys on the stippled sea, cities and towns represented as bird's-eye views, and hills and trees populating the interior. Although the map is anonymous, the work has been attributed, by Destombes, to the Rome publisher Antonio Lafreri, who lists a map of Sri Lanka in his catalogue - item no. 75. La Barroni suggests that the map is a copy of an earlier map, published in Venice, however, there is no substantive evidence for this. The map would later be acquired by Claudio Duchetti, and then by Giacomo Gherardi, who advises it in his catalogue in 1598 (No.175 "isola tapproban"). The plate would then be purchased by Giovanni Orlandi, and finally by Hendrik van Schoel. Bifolco TAV. 86; cf. Woodward 316-318.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14980
- Title
- Taprobana.
- Author
- [?LAFRERI, Antonio]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- A. Lafreri,
- Place of Publication
- [Rome,
- Date Published
- c1570].
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Sri Lanka, Lafreri, Taprobana, India, Ceylon, rare map, antique map
- Product_type
- Maps
- Size
- 264 by 200mm (10.5 by 7.75 inches).
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About the Seller
Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
Biblio member since 2018
London
About Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
Daniel Crouch Rare Books is specialist dealer in antique atlases, maps, plans, sea charts and voyages dating from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Our carefully selected stock also includes a number of fine prints and globes, and a selection of cartographic reference books.Our particular passions include rare atlases, wall maps, and separately published maps and charts. We strive to acquire unusual and quirky maps that are in fine condition. We are members of the following trade associations: The Antiquarian Bookseller's Association (ABA); The British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA); Confédération Internationale des Négociantes en Oeuvres d'Art (CINOA); The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB); The Society of London Art Dealers (SLAD); and The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF). Daniel and Nick are also both members of The Company of Art Scholars, Dealers, and Collectors.
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