Highlights
Discover a curated selection of rare antique maps by the Altea Gallery team.
Highlights
Discover a curated selection of rare antique maps by the Altea Gallery team.
An important Leo Belgicus in fine original colour
LANGREN, Hendrik Floris van. Date: 1617 Stock #: 26082 £18,000.00
The famous Briggs map of North America with California as an island
BRIGGS, Henry. Date: 1625 Stock #: 26081 £17,000.00
The English colonies in America, with the first printed chart of New York Harbour
THORNTON, John, MORDEN, Robert, and LEA, Philip. Date: 1685 Stock #: 25951 £21,000.00
A contemporary map of the Great Fire of London of 1666
DOORNICK, Marcus Willemsz. Date: 1666 Stock #: 25791 £11,000.00
Visit the shop
Located in the heart of Mayfair, Altea Gallery has been a trusted destination for collectors, museums, libraries and decorators seeking the finest antique maps, rare atlases, and old globes since 1992. Every map tells a story and holds a piece of history, waiting to be explored. Step inside and experience the journeys, discoveries, and craftsmanship captured in these remarkable works.
New Arrivals
A rare 17th century chart of north west Africa
JACOBSZ LOOTSMAN, Theunisz. Date: 1653 Stock #: 25788 £850.00
A very scarce prospect of Constantinople published in Florence
BASEGGIO, Massimino. Date: 1787 Stock #: 26044 £3,250.00
The first geological map of France
DUFRENOY, P.A. & ELIE DE BEAUMONT, J.B. Date: 1841 Stock #: 26072 £7,500.00
A late-18th century map of Arabia
LAURIE & WHITTLE. Date: 1794 Stock #: 26050 £1,400.00
The rare First Edition of Speed's map of the British Isles
SPEED, John. Date: 1611 Stock #: 26033 £4,000.00
A superbly decorative 17th century wind rose
JANSSON, Jan. Date: 1690 Stock #: 25849 £3,800.00
We buy maps
Altea Gallery is always interested in acquiring antique maps, atlases, globes, and travel books. Whether you have a single item or an entire collection, we offer competitive prices and a smooth, professional service. If you’re a collector, inheritor, or simply unsure of what you have, we’d love to hear from you.
Click the ‘Sell to Us’ button below and return the contact form—a member of our team will be in touch.
