"A Map of the Streights of Malacca", Moll, Herman

This map is centered approximately on Singapore and covers a portion of southeast Asia including Malaysia and Indonesia (Sumatra and Borneo). There is good detail of the coastline and numerous smaller islands located throughout. North is oriented to the right with the "equinoctiall line" passing through Sumatra.

William Dampier (1652-1715) was a soldier, buccaneer, pirate, British navy captain and hydrographer. He was also among the most influential of travel writers. Dampier completed several circumnavigations between 1679 and 1691, during which he was among the first group of Englishmen to land in New Holland (Australia).

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.DAM-1a #6.

Condition: B

Issued folding on watermarked paper with a few small stains at top left and an edge tear confined to the top blank margin closed on verso with old paper.