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
Camden's Britannia 1695
January 2025
I am splitting a FIRST EDITION copy of Camden's Britannia which is illustrated with county maps of all the English Counties plus other maps of the British Isles. You will find these maps catalogued on the appropriate county or area pages
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Cornwall, Robert Morden 1695
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County Durham, Robert Morden 1695
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North Wales, Robert Morden 1695
14004 Bridlington, Hartlepool and Scarborough, Capt. Greenville Collins, c.1745. Price: 90.00
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Brislington, Hartlepool & Scarborough, Captain Greenville Collins c.1745
BURLINGTON BAY, SCARBROUGH & HARTLEPOOLE
Three charts on one folio sheet. The upper chart is of Bridlington Bay orientated with west at the top and shows the large decorative title cartouche with a dedication to Captain Ralph Sanderson as well as a scale. The lower two charts depict the entrance to Hartlepool and Scarborough each with their own compass rose. In all the chart measures 21 3/4 x 17 3/4 inches. Original centre fold. A little light creasing. Nice heavy paper. Clean condition with no repairs.
From: Great Britain’s Coasting Pilot
Captain Greenville Collins was commissioned by King Charles II to survey the coasts of Britain. This he did between 1681 and 1688 producing some 120 manuscript charts, 48 of them being later engraved for the Coasting Pilot which first appeared in 1693 with later editions up until 1792.
22528 South Hemisphere, William Faden 1802. Price: 145.00
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Southern Hemiphere by William Faden 1802
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
An interesting detailed map circular map. The title appear across the top and at the base of the map is the publishers imprint dated 1802. The margins are very tight here which is quite normal with a small amount of trimming at the base. 22 1/2 inches diameter. Wide blank side margins. Original centre fold. Good heavy paper. Of particular interest of course is the showing of Australia titled New Holland. 5 inch split at the bottom of the centre fold otherwise good condition. Taken from the atlas and therefore not previously sold as a single map.
From: A New General Atlas
22380 Twin Hemispheres, Gilles Robert de Vaugondy, 1748. Price: 110.00
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World Twin Hemispheres, Gilles Robert de Vaugondy 1748
MAPPE MONDE OU DESCRIPTION DU GLOBE TERRESTRE
An engraved map of the two hemispheres. Dtaed 1774 beneath title. 11 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches. Original outline hand colouring. Two original vertical folding creases. Good clean condition.
From: Atlas Portatif Universal
33538 British Isles, Sebastian Munster c.1570. Price: 90.00
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British Isles by Sebastian Munster c.1570
A simple woodcut map of the British Isles divided into Scotia, Wallia, Anglia, Corneuall and Hibernia. City of Edinburgh is shown in Scotland. In England London, Oxford and Dover are shown and in Ireland Waterford is shown. The map measures 5 1/4 x 3 1/8 inches set within a page of German text. There is also German text on verso. Good condition.
From: Munster’s Cosmographia
22388 Moscony Russia, Gilles Robert de Vaugondy, 1748. Price: 28.00
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Northern Russia, Conrad Malte-Brun, 1812
RUSSIE BLANCHE OU MOSCOVIE
An engraved map of Moscovy with title panel and scale. 5 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches. Original outline hand colouring. Good condition.
From: Atlas Portatif Universal
RICHARD NICHOLSON
of CHESTER
Stoneydale
Pepper Street
Christleton
Chester
CH3 7AG
Telephone
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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.
