"A Map of the Isthmus of Darien, & Bay of Panama [on sheet with] The North Sea Coast of the Isthmus of America to the West of Portobel [and] The South Sea Coast of the Isthmus of America to the West of Panama", Wafer, Lionel

This unusual sheet features three small maps illustrating William Dampier's travels around Central America during his first circumnavigation voyage in the 1680s. The largest of the maps depicts the Isthmus and Bay of Panama. Dampier participated in raids on Spanish ships in this region with Captain Bartholomew Sharp, an English buccaneer. The small map at top left depicts the stretch of coastline from Nicaragua to Portobelo. At top right, another small map depicts the southern coast of Panama from Quibo, or Quicaro, or Cobaya (Coiba Island) and nearby islands east to Panama City. Unmistakably engraved by Herman Moll in his charming and distinctive style.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.DAM-1a #2.

Condition: B+

A nice impression issued folding, now flat, with light foxing and toning. There is a short fold separation at top left that has been archivally repaired on verso.