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
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
One of the best editions of Ortelius's Theatrum atlas
ORTELIUS, Abraham. Date: 1603 Stock #: 24712 £135,000.00
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 decorative early 18th century chart of the Mediterranean
FER, Nicolas de. Date: 1709 Stock #: 25252 £2,750.00
Pair of the Buck prospects of Bristol
BUCK, Samuel & Nathaniel. Date: 1743 Stock #: 25317 £2,400.00
John Nash's proposed improvements to St James's Park.
BASIRE, James. Date: 1829 Stock #: 23951 £1,100.00
A plan of the proposed Victoria Park
Anonymous. Date: 1841 Stock #: 25316 £650.00
A detailed sea chart of the environs of Manawaora in New Zealand
DUPERREY, Louis-Isidore. Date: 1829 Stock #: 23959 £1,200.00
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.
Click the ‘Sell to Us’ button below and return the contact form—a member of our team will be in touch.
