Highlights

Discover a curated selection of rare antique maps by the Altea Gallery team.

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    Braun and Hogenberg London First State

    The elusive FIRST STATE of the earliest available printed map of London

    BRAUN, Georg & HOGENBERG, Frans. Date: 1572 Stock #: 25592 £12,500.00
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    De Jode World

    De Jode's rare cordiform world map in fine original colour

    DE JODE, Gerard. Date: 1578 Stock #: 25173 Price on Application
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    Clouet World wall map

    An 18th century wall map of the world

    CLOUET, Jean Baptiste Louis. Date: 1788 Stock #: 24669 £22,500.00
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    Ortelius Theatrum 1603

    One of the best editions of Ortelius's Theatrum atlas

    ORTELIUS, Abraham. Date: 1603 Stock #: 24712 £135,000.00

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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

Explore our latest rare antique maps acquisitions.
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de Fer Mediterranean

A decorative early 18th century chart of the Mediterranean

FER, Nicolas de. Date: 1709 Stock #: 25252 £2,750.00
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Buck Bristol

Pair of the Buck prospects of Bristol

BUCK, Samuel & Nathaniel. Date: 1743 Stock #: 25317 £2,400.00
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Basire St James's Park

John Nash's proposed improvements to St James's Park.

BASIRE, James. Date: 1829 Stock #: 23951 £1,100.00
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Victoria Park

A plan of the proposed Victoria Park

Anonymous. Date: 1841 Stock #: 25316 £650.00
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Duperrey Manawaora

A detailed sea chart of the environs of Manawaora in New Zealand

DUPERREY, Louis-Isidore. Date: 1829 Stock #: 23959 £1,200.00
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Ordnance Survey Kensington Gardens

A detailed plan of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park

ORDNANCE SURVEY. Date: 1906 Stock #: 24529 £750.00

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.

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