Cheshire
Two maps of Cheshire are known.
(Last updated on 6/2/2026)
MAP-CHE1: First edition
Publisher: J.L. Carr, 27 Mill Dale Road, Kettering
Year: May 1974, according to Amazon
ISBN: 0900847409
Limitation: 774 sheets
Size: 448 x 538 mm
Paper: thin white card
Signed: Yes, below limitation
Proofs where: AH
Notes: This map is also dedicated to these County worthies - 'Maggoty; Johnson [d. 1773] of GAWSWOTH who was a wonderful singer but whose facial contortions were so hideous that audiences insisted he must stand with his face towards the wall... etc'
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MAP-CHE2: Second edition
Publisher: J.L. Carr
Year: 1982
ISBN: none
Limitation: 982 sheets
Size: 453 x 436 mm
Paper: thin white card
Signed: Yes, below lower margin, right
Proofs where: Kettering Public Library; AH
Notes: Dedicated to John Speed of Farndon, +1629
An unsigned, numbered (214) proof of this map printed on a pale yellow background rather than pale blue, has been seen. It is possible that a second impression of this map with the same limitation was issued after J.L. Carr had died.
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