The British Empire in 1886 by Walter Crane, titled: Imperial Federation, Map of the World Showing The Extent of the British Empire in 1886. The decorative map shows the British Empire in red, and published as a supplement to a London magazine, “The Graphic”. The elaborate borders are filled with allegorical figures celebrating the extent of the empire, with the slogans ‘Freedom’, ‘Fraternity’ and Federation’ above the map. It seems that after commissioning Crane to draw the map to celebrate Quee

An important Leo Belgicus in fine original colour by Hendrik Floris van Langren, titled: Leo Belgicus… A map of the seventeen United Provinces depicted as a lion, facing right, one paw raised (over Cologne). It is decorated with a large strapwork title cartouche, three pairs of costumes, two galleons and a seamonster. Engraved by Hendrik Floris van Langren (c.1548-1648), it was first published sometime before 1609. However the original state is so rare (only three known examples) that it was oft

We are delighted to share our first catalogue of 2026! We have compiled a selection of our oldest maps and books, reaching back nearly five and a half centuries to 1482. Follow the link below to browse the full catalogue https://www.alteagallery.com/catalogue/catalogue-26-15th-and-16th-century-maps-and-books/ Based in Mayfair, London, Altea Gallery specialises in antique maps, rare atlases, geological maps, sea charts, celestial charts, and globes, and works closely with collectors, museums, lib