Richard Nicholson of Chester
A World of Antique Maps and Prints
Established in 1961
RECENTLY ADDED ITEMS
Below is a few of the most recently items added to the site. If you have a special interest in an area country, county it is always best to check the appointed web page
November 2025
Late 16th Century - Early Colouring
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Anfa, Azenmour, Diu & Goa, G Braun & Franz Hogenberg
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French text for Anfa, Azenmour, Diu & Goa, G Braun & Franz Hogenberg
27133 Anfa, Azenmour, Diu & Goa, Georg Braun & Franz Hogenberg, c.1579. Price: 350.00
Anfa, Quibusdam Anaffa / Azzaamurum / Diiv / Goa fortissima Indiae urbs in Christianorum potestatem anno Salutis 1509
An impressive late 16th century copper engraving displaying four bird’s eye view of towns.
At the top left is the ancient city of Anfa which now lies to the west of Casablanca in Moocco. First occupied by the Berbers in the 10th century and then in the 15th century by the Romans. It became an important port and safe refuge for pirates which ended in the Portuguese destroying the town in 1468.
Top right is the is the city of Azemmour captured by the Portuguese 1513. An important fortress in North Africa at the time.
The centre image stretching right across is of the Indian city of Diu situated on the island of Diu which connects now by a bridge to the state of Gujarat.
The bottom image is of the city of Goa captured by the Portuguese in 1510 and became the capital of Portuguese India and became the centre of Portuguese power in Asia.
A most interesting engraving illustrating four important cities in the history of the Portuguese Empire during this period. French text on verso. Original centre fold. 18 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches. Fine clean condition.
From: Civitates Orbis Terrarum
17th Century - Famous Mapmaker
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Denbighshire by John Speed 1650
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Text for Denbighshire John Speed 1650
33629 Denbighshire, John Speed, 1650. Price: 290.00
DENBIGHSHIRE
A fine 17th century map of the county published by John Sudbury and George Humble. Embellished with three strapwork cartouches displaying the title, royal Arms and the arms of Wales. Neptune is riding horse with a galleon and sea monster in the top left hand corner. Inset town plan of Denbigh with title cartouche, coat of arms and key listing of fourteen places of interest, 20 x 14 inches. Description of the county in English with a list of towns and villages on verso. Uncoloured. Some very light damp staining in the good sized blank margins. Otherwise good condition. A unique chance to purchase a specimen of this map I have taken from the atlas and which therefore has not been sold as a single map in the last 370 years.
From: Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine dated 1650. Skelton 57 cites the Gardiner copy only, not in Chubb or Wing
17th Century - First time sold as a Single Map
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Cardiganshire by John Speed 1650
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John Speed text for Cardiganshire 1650
33648 Cardiganshire, John Speed, 1650. Price: 190.00
CARDIGAN SHYRE
A fine 17th century map of the county published by John Sudbury and George Humble dated 1610. Decorated with two large strap work cartouches. One cartouche bears the title and displays the royal arms and the arms of Wales. The other strap work cartouches displays a town plan of Cardigan with title, coat of arms and scale. From the cartouche is displayed the compass rose cleverly designed to incorporate the Prince of Wales feahers. Scale cartouche. In the seaarea the are three galleons and two sea monsters to add to the drama. Original centre fold. 20 x 15 inches. Uncoloured. On the verso is an interesting description of the county along with a list of towns and villages. Some unusual brown marks showng in parts of the map. Otherwise a nice specimen of the map with good sized blank margins. Taken straight from the atlas and therefore not previously sold as a single map.
From: Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine dated 1650. Skelton 57 cites the Gardiner copy only, not in Chubb or Wing
Folding - Early 19th Century
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Plate II Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire George and John Cary 1832
33646 Parts of Dorset, Wiltshire & Hampshire, 1832. Price: 88.00
PARTS OF DORSETSHIRE, WILTSHIRE AND HAMPSHIRE
Plate II from this series of large scale maps. Includes Portland, Sherborne, Blandford Forum, Wareham, Wimborne, Cranborne, Wilton, Fordingbridge and Christchurch. The map is dissected into 20 sections, mounted on linen and has the ability to fold. The map has original hand colouring. Publshers imprint beneath. 25 1/4 x 20 inches. Small holes in the linen at some fold joint. A very small amount of light browning near the base of the map otherwise good condition.
The map appears unfolded in: Cary's Improved Map of England and Wales, with a considerable portion of Scotland, planned upon a scale of two statute miles to one inch, drawn from the most Authentic Surveys and Parliamentary Documents", Published by G. and J. Cary, 86 St James's Street, London
RICHARD NICHOLSON
of CHESTER
Stoneydale
Pepper Street
Christleton
Chester
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I have been buying and selling antique maps since the early 1960's during which time I had a gallery in Watergate Street, Chester for 30 years. I am now able to offer through my websites a personal service to map and print collectors.
