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.
A 3" pocket globe and case
NEWTON, John. Date: 1800 Stock #: 25756 £8,750.00
A scarce early 17th century townplan of Venice
PAOLI, Giovanni Antonio de. Date: 1620 Stock #: 24056 £8,750.00
One of the earliest maps to depict America
WALDSEEMULLER, Martin. Date: 1513 Stock #: 24130 £42,500.00
A rare map of the Middle East, published by Lafreri
GASTALDI, Giacomo. Date: 1561 Stock #: 23975 £27,500.00
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 caricature of Bismark as an octopus
GILBERT-MARTIN, Charles. Date: 1888 Stock #: 25648 £850.00
18th century map of Tuscany and the Papal States
SEUTTER, Matthaus. Date: 1730 Stock #: 17594 £680.00
An 18th century English map of North America
MOLL, Herman. Date: 1732 Stock #: 25476 £750.00
17th century chart of the Dutch Spice Islands
BLAEU, Willem Janszoon. Date: 1640 Stock #: 25331 £750.00
One of the earliest sea charts to show any part of Australia
HONDIUS, Henricus. Date: 1646 Stock #: 25081 £1,250.00
Mercator's map of Tuscany
MERCATOR, Gerard. Date: 1619 Stock #: 25459 £550.00
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.
