Paulus Swaen Old and Rare Maps is one of the longest-established dealers in antique maps, atlases, globes, books, and rare decorative prints since 1978. All items offered are fine original examples. Our stock dates back to the 16th century and extends into the late 1800s. We also carry decorative prints, medieval manuscripts, and posters.

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Our catalog lists thousands of antique and original items availabkle for immediare sale, including rare maps, prints, attlases, globes, medieval manuscripts and posters.

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Our oldest maps are from the 15th century, though most of the maps we sell are original, genuine prints, maps, and atlases published in the 16th to 18th centuries.
Each item is sold with a certificate of authenticity.

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We usually ship flat between sturdy cardboard. Large maps are rolled and shipped in solid tubes.
Shipping costs are $25 to Europe and America. Other areas are $40.
Shipments are fully insured.
We ship to all parts of the world.
Purchases from European buyers will be sold in the European VAT system, and VAT is included, and no extra customs duties are payable.

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We collected tips for prospective map collectors and advice on storing your maps. Museums keep storage areas at an optimal temperature of around 70�F and relative humidity of 50%. If conditions cannot be kept to this ideal, and historic houses, for example, are often not air-conditioned, avoid extremes such as very high heat in an attic, and avoid major fluctuations.

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When looking for guidance on navigating our website or having questions about buying our maps and prints, we suggest taking a quick look at our FAQ page.

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Our most interesting items are in the highlights section.

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NO, we stopped our auctions in 2024. We offer a comprehensive BuyNow catalog offering thousands of rare maps, prints, atlases, globes, posters and medieval manuscripts that are available for immediate sale

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Southern Africa

Madagascar & other Islands

Cape of Good Hope

Cape Town / views

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