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.

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    Newton Pocket Globe

    A 3" pocket globe and case

    NEWTON, John. Date: 1800 Stock #: 25756 £8,750.00
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    de Paoli Venice

    A scarce early 17th century townplan of Venice

    PAOLI, Giovanni Antonio de. Date: 1620 Stock #: 24056 £8,750.00
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    Waldseemuller America 1513

    One of the earliest maps to depict America

    WALDSEEMULLER, Martin. Date: 1513 Stock #: 24130 £42,500.00
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    Gastaldi Persia

    A rare map of the Middle East, published by Lafreri

    GASTALDI, Giacomo. Date: 1561 Stock #: 23975 £27,500.00

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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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Gilbert-Martin Bismark caricature

A caricature of Bismark as an octopus

GILBERT-MARTIN, Charles. Date: 1888 Stock #: 25648 £850.00
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Seutter Tuscany and Papal States

18th century map of Tuscany and the Papal States

SEUTTER, Matthaus. Date: 1730 Stock #: 17594 £680.00
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Moll North America 1732

An 18th century English map of North America

MOLL, Herman. Date: 1732 Stock #: 25476 £750.00
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Blaeu Moluccas

17th century chart of the Dutch Spice Islands

BLAEU, Willem Janszoon. Date: 1640 Stock #: 25331 £750.00
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Mercator Tuscany

Mercator's map of Tuscany

MERCATOR, Gerard. Date: 1619 Stock #: 25459 £550.00
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Hondius East Indies 2

One of the earliest sea charts to show any part of Australia

HONDIUS, Henricus. Date: 1646 Stock #: 25081 £1,250.00

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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