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The castle at Colombo

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The castle at Colombo

Toorzee, Jan Christiaensz

The original title according to the catalogue Leupe (NA) reads: Kaart als voren, zoo mede welke werken er sedert 12 Oct. 1697 tot 18 January 1698 zyn geeffectueert.

Key: A-O; 1-4

Map of the city of Colombo indicating the fortifications and buildings constructed between October 1697 and January 1698.

Notes on reverse: nr. 519 [folio] en nr. 19.

Topographical names mentioned are: Batenburg, den Briel, Enckhuysen, Middelburgh, Rotterdam, Hoorn, Amsterdam, Delvt, Leijden, Zeeburg, Klippenburgh.

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