ANTIQUE MAPS of THE BRITISH ISLES
and MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD

You can learn about antique maps in my Guide. It gives you information on many early mapmakers and tips on dating them. Many of the maps offered for sale have a button linking you more information about the cartographer. Just like English hallmarked silver, antique maps can very often be dated to a particular year.

My goal is to inspire and ignite your curiosity, providing a platform for you to explore and appreciate the artistry and significance of antique maps. Visiting my website and exploring my collection will I hope give you the feeling of embarking on a journey through time. Feeling a connection to the explorers, mapmakers, engravers and publishers who worked tirelessly, often in candle-lit rooms to create maps and atlases that would serve as windows to the world for those of us who now follow.

Giving someone an original antique map as a gift is a truly unique and thoughtful idea. Imagine the look on their face when they unwrap piece of history that has traveled through time. An antique map is not just a decoration; it's a window to the past, showing us how people from long ago viewed their world. It can spark curiosity and inspire conversations about history, geography, and even personal ancestry.

It’s more than just a present; it’s a piece of the past that they can treasure for years to come. And it is quite likely it might become a family heirloom.

It's a gift that stands out from the usual, making it perfect for that person who already has everything.

When you think about collecting antique maps, there's a whole world of exciting themes to explore. Some people love gathering maps that show the world as it was seen hundreds of years ago, making it feel like you're time traveling to the past with just a glance. Others prefer collecting maps or charts of specific places like counties, countries, cities they love, almost like gathering memories of places they've visited or dream of visiting. Each map tells a story, not just of the lands they depict but also of the people who made them and the times they lived in. Starting a collection can be like starting a treasure hunt, where every map you find adds a new chapter to your own adventure.