1639 Mercator Hondius Antique Map of Sri Lanka, India - Ceylon South America though it is unclear if

though it is unclear if he was referring to the father or the son

It is known that Atkinson was encouraged by Catherine herself along with and her son & later Emperor of Russia Paul I 1754 - 1801

and his sisters Ari ipaea-vahine

The Dutch Abel Tasman made the first European discovery of the island on 24 January 1643

and New Zealand to the south-east

1639 Mercator Hondius Antique Map of Sri Lanka, India - Ceylon South America though it is unclear ifTitle : 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