Richard Nicholson of Chester
A World of Antique Maps and Prints
Established in 1961
RECENTLY ADDED ITEMS
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Famous English Mapmaker
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Denbighshire, John Speed 1676
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Text on versp of Denbighshire, John Speed 1676
33788 Denbighshire, John Speed 1676. Price: 180.00
DENBIGHSHIRE
A good 17th century map of the county 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. A panel shows the name of the publishers Thomas Bassett and Richard Chiswell. 20 x 14 inches. Description of the county in English with a list of towns and villages on verso. Hand coloured. Original centre fold. Nice clean condition with no repairs. Presented in a 2 1/2 inch ivory tint sunk mount and framed in a 1 1/4 inch rubbed old gold moulding. Double glazed so the text on verso can be read.
From: Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain
This map is sold for collection only from Christleton
RICHARD NICHOLSON
of CHESTER
Stoneydale
Pepper Street
Christleton
Chester
CH3 7AG
Telephone
01244 336004
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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.
