A PALM LEAF MANUSCRIPT IN HONOR OF GOVERNOR SIR JOSEPH WEST RIDGEWAY

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A PALM LEAF MANUSCRIPT IN HONOR OF GOVERNOR SIR JOSEPH WEST RIDGEWAY
Sri Lanka, 1903-1907

The leaves with a dedication inscribed in English and signed by multiple dignitaries of Balapitya, decoarted with figures, animals, and vegetable motifs. Bound between tortoise shell covers with silver brocade rope. Overall in good condition.

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