This uncommon sea chart centers on Cayenne, French Guiana, and extends north to the Maroni River (border of Suriname/French Guiana) and south to the mouth of the Amazon River. Two insets depict Fort Ceperou and a detailed view of the then-island of Cayenne. The map is filled with soundings, shoals, and anchorages and embellished with rhumb lines, a sailing ship, and compass roses oriented with north to the right. The striking title cartouche features two natives with their tame leopards.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression on watermarked paper with minor offsetting, a couple short edge tears at bottom that have been closed on verso with archival tape, and a few small abrasions that have been backed with archival materials.