Business Details
49 Years
experience
Discover Rare Antique Maps & Prints Online
Antique Print Club has been dedicated to preserving and sharing historical visual art since its establishment in 1977. Founded by Derek and Kathryn Nicholls, the business began in Taringa, Brisbane, and has evolved through various iterations including Antiquarian Print Gallery in Brisbane and Antique Print & Map Company. With over four decades of expertise, we specialize in rare antique maps and prints dating from the 16th century to the 1920s, offering a curated collection of over 10,000 items. Our inventory includes original antique maps, heritage edition reproductions, decorator art, and antiquarian books, with new items continuously added to our online catalog.Based in Neranwood on the Gold Coast hinterland, we provide secure global shipping and personalized service for collectors, institutions, and enthusiasts. Our team combines deep historical knowledge with meticulous curation to ensure authenticity and quality, maintaining a commitment to customer satisfaction through transparent transactions and expert guidance.
Services
Antique Maps
Historic Prints
Heritage Editions
Decorator Art
Antiquarian Books
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of expertise in authenticating and curating historical prints and maps.
- Our inventory includes thousands of original items continuously updated with new discoveries.
- We provide secure global shipping with specialized packaging for fragile artworks.
- Our team maintains transparent pricing and detailed historical documentation for every item.
- We offer personalized service for special orders and institutional collections.
Services
Antique Maps
We offer original antique maps from the 16th to 19th centuries, featuring terrestrial, celestial, and thematic representations. Our collection spans global regions including Europe, Asia, and Australia, with detailed nautical charts and historical boundary maps. Each item undergoes rigorous authentication to ensure provenance and condition, making them valuable additions for collectors and institutions seeking accurate historical records.
Heritage Editions
Our Heritage Editions feature high-quality reproductions of rare prints using archival materials. These limited editions replicate works by renowned artists like John Gould, maintaining original color schemes and intricate details. Ideal for decorators and history enthusiasts, these large-format prints preserve artistic integrity while offering modern accessibility at competitive pricing for bulk purchases.
Antique Prints
We curate antique prints depicting diverse subjects from the 17th to 19th centuries, including botanical studies, military scenes, and cultural portraits. Our inventory includes hand-colored engravings and lithographs showcasing technical mastery from different artistic periods. Each print comes with detailed provenance information, catering to academic researchers and private collectors seeking authenticated historical visual records.
Decorator Art
Our decorator art collection features timeless prints suitable for residential and commercial spaces. Selections include architectural designs, botanical illustrations, and historical landscapes framed in classic styles. These pieces combine historical authenticity with versatile aesthetics, ideal for creating period-accurate interiors or adding curated elegance to modern environments through hand-selected antique reproductions.
Antiquarian Books
We provide antiquarian books focusing on historical cartography, natural history, and 19th-century literature. Our collection includes reference works, atlases, and first editions with detailed engravings and scholarly annotations. These volumes serve as primary sources for academic research and valuable additions to specialized libraries, maintained in preserved condition with professional handling during global shipments.
People
Derek Nicholls
Founder
With over 45 years in the antique print trade, Derek Nicholls established the business in 1977, bringing expertise in historical cartography and print authentication.
Kathryn Nicholls
Co-Founder
Kathryn Nicholls co-founded Antique Print Club, managing operations and client relations while developing the business's international shipping capabilities since the 1970s.
Questions
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we ship securely worldwide with specialized packaging for fragile items.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal through our secure online portal.
Can I request a specific item not listed online?
Yes, contact us directly to inquire about special orders or unlisted inventory.
Are returns accepted?
Damaged items will be exchanged or refunded upon return in original condition.
How often are new items added?
Our inventory is continuously updated with newly cataloged antique maps and prints.
