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 revised edition of an important geological map of England and Wales
GREENOUGH, George Bellas. Date: 1820 Stock #: 26103 £14,000.00
Waldseemuller's 1513 map of the British Isles after Ptolemy in contemporary colour
WALDSEEMULLER, Martin. Date: 1513 Stock #: 26141 £16,000.00
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
An early 18th century double-hemisphere celestial chart
LA HIRE, Philippe de. Date: 1719 Stock #: 26308 £300.00
A pair of 17th century maps of Ireland from a pocket atlas
JANSSON, Jan. Date: 1630 Stock #: 26208 £350.00![Bordone map of Tenochtitlan [Mexico City], 1584, la gran citta di temistitan](https://altea-gallery-cdn.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/28105805/alteashop_26298.jpg)
A woodcut plan of Tenochtitlan before the Spanish conquest of Mexico City
BORDONE, Benedetto. Date: 1534 Stock #: 26298 £1,100.00
An important plan of Jerusalem from a 14th century manuscript
VESCONTE, Pietro. Date: 1611 Stock #: 26306 £1,650.00
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.
