Highlights
Discover a curated selection of rare antique maps by the Altea Gallery team.
The elusive FIRST STATE of the earliest available printed map of London
BRAUN, Georg & HOGENBERG, Frans. Date: 1572 Stock #: 25592 £12,500.00
A Post Office advertising poster signed by the artist
GILL, Leslie MacDonald. Date: 1939 Stock #: 25700 £9,500.00
De Jode's rare cordiform world map in fine original colour
DE JODE, Gerard. Date: 1578 Stock #: 25173 Price on Application
An 18th century wall map of the world
CLOUET, Jean Baptiste Louis. Date: 1788 Stock #: 24669 £22,500.00
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
Ptolemy's model of the Solar System
CELLARIUS, Andreas. Date: 1708 Stock #: 25347 £2,900.00
The earliest depiction of post roads in America
MOLL, Herman. Date: 1732 Stock #: 25480 £1,100.00
The southern celestial hemisphere
CELLARIUS, Andreas. Date: 1708 Stock #: 25348 £4,000.00
A full-size facsimile of 'Carta Marina'
WALDSEEMULLER, Martin. Date: 1959 Stock #: 25455 £2,750.00
Classic 17th century map of China
BLAEU, Willem Janszoon. Date: 1642 Stock #: 25332 £1,400.00
A rare two-sheet plan of classical Rome
SANDRART, Jacob von. Date: 1677 Stock #: 25322 £3,500.00
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.
