Catalogues

Altea e-catalogue 19: 30 Exceptional Maps


A selection of thirty fine antiquarian maps, published for the ABA Firsts Virtual Book Fair, February 2024.

Altea e-Catalogue 18: Rocque's 24-sheet plan of London from the library of Chiswick House


A superb example of this important survey of London, in the libray binding of the Duke of Devonshire at Chiswick House

Altea e-Catalogue 17: 50 Exceptional Items


Our latest e-catalogue contains a personal selection of 50 of the most outstanding maps, books and prints in stock, with highlights including Ramusio's Delle Navigationi et Viaggi, examples of Leo Belgicus maps by Eytziner and van Langren, Greenough's geological map of England and Wales, and Johan Ruysch's landmark world map of 1507.

Altea e-Catalogue 16: Astronomy


Our latest e-catalogue contains a range of celestial charts, including those by Andreas Cellarius and Corbinianus Thomas, and other items relating to Astronomy.

Altea e-Catalogue 15: Allegory, Satire & Propaganda


A collection of pictorial maps and satire from the 17th to the 20th century

Altea e-Catalogue 14: 400 Years+


Our Summer 2021 e-catalogue is a selection of antique maps printed at least four hundred years ago, with some over half-a-millennia old.

Altea e-Catalogue 13: Maritime


100 maritime-themed prints, maps and books, including the iconic Webber-Bartolozzi 'Death of Cook'

Altea e-Catalogue 12: Cities of the World


A selection of 100 fine antiquarian cities plans and prospects dating from 1493 to 1952.

I dream of the day when I walk down the aisle and hear those magic words: "This is your pilot speaking".

Altea e-Catalogue 11: Opening Doors


A selection of 50 stock highlights compiled to celebrate the re-opening of the Altea Gallery after the Covid-19 lockdown, on June 15th, 2020.

Formatted for double-sided printing

Altea Catalogue 4: Cartouches, Creatures & Caricature - Decoration on Maps


The items in this catalogue have been chosen as exemplars of the mapmaker’s art, demonstrating the various devices used to embellish their work, turning information into art. The selection is purposely diverse, attempting to illustrate the evolution of both style and technique, with items from six different centuries.

Altea Catalogue 3: 1850 Plus


A collection of post-1850 material, selected for artistry, historical interest and even technological achievement.

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Catalogues

Altea e-catalogue 19: 30 Exceptional Maps


A selection of thirty fine antiquarian maps, published for the ABA Firsts Virtual Book Fair, February 2024.

Altea e-Catalogue 18: Rocque's 24-sheet plan of London from the library of Chiswick House


A superb example of this important survey of London, in the libray binding of the Duke of Devonshire at Chiswick House

Altea e-Catalogue 17: 50 Exceptional Items


Our latest e-catalogue contains a personal selection of 50 of the most outstanding maps, books and prints in stock, with highlights including Ramusio's Delle Navigationi et Viaggi, examples of Leo Belgicus maps by Eytziner and van Langren, Greenough's geological map of England and Wales, and Johan Ruysch's landmark world map of 1507.

Altea e-Catalogue 16: Astronomy


Our latest e-catalogue contains a range of celestial charts, including those by Andreas Cellarius and Corbinianus Thomas, and other items relating to Astronomy.

Altea e-Catalogue 15: Allegory, Satire & Propaganda


A collection of pictorial maps and satire from the 17th to the 20th century

Altea e-Catalogue 14: 400 Years+


Our Summer 2021 e-catalogue is a selection of antique maps printed at least four hundred years ago, with some over half-a-millennia old.

Altea e-Catalogue 13: Maritime


100 maritime-themed prints, maps and books, including the iconic Webber-Bartolozzi 'Death of Cook'

Altea e-Catalogue 12: Cities of the World


A selection of 100 fine antiquarian cities plans and prospects dating from 1493 to 1952.

I dream of the day when I walk down the aisle and hear those magic words: "This is your pilot speaking".

Altea e-Catalogue 11: Opening Doors


A selection of 50 stock highlights compiled to celebrate the re-opening of the Altea Gallery after the Covid-19 lockdown, on June 15th, 2020.

Formatted for double-sided printing

Altea Catalogue 4: Cartouches, Creatures & Caricature - Decoration on Maps


The items in this catalogue have been chosen as exemplars of the mapmaker’s art, demonstrating the various devices used to embellish their work, turning information into art. The selection is purposely diverse, attempting to illustrate the evolution of both style and technique, with items from six different centuries.

Altea Catalogue 3: 1850 Plus


A collection of post-1850 material, selected for artistry, historical interest and even technological achievement.