Lot 112 · Fine Books and Manuscripts
An historical relation of the island of Ceylon in the East-Indies. London: Richard Chiswell, 1681.
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- Estimate
- $1,800–$2,500 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, New York · 9 March 2017
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1410971
- Record
- first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Knox, Robert. 1641-1720., An historical relation of the island of Ceylon in the East-Indies. London: Richard Chiswell, 1681. Bonhams, 9 Mar 2017, lot 112. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1410971.
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Knox, Robert. 1641-1720., An historical relation of the island of Ceylon in the East-Indies. London: Richard Chiswell, 1681. Bonhams, 9 Mar 2017, lot 112. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1410971.
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