An Historical Relation of the Island of Ceylon in the East-Indies. London: Richard Chiswell, 1681. — KNOX, ROBERT. 1641-1720.

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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, featuring the Library of Roman Vishniac, New York · 12 April 2022
Record ID: TB-2026-559011
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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, 12 Apr 2022, lot 119. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-559011.

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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, 12 Apr 2022, lot 119. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-559011.

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