ABOUT US

Many years ago, in Frankfurt, a 1549 birds-eye view by Sebastian Munster of that German city caught our eye. On it was the 13th-century church in which we were to be married. We bought the view, and on later visits added a map or two. Then an art consultant asked if we could find a few maps for a client. And so it began.

Our primary field is fine maps (and some views) of America from the 16th through 19th centuries -- a narrower range than most dealers, and one which requires a sharp focus. We are a small business but a quality one. We strive to stay reasonable in price and to provide complete satisfaction to every buyer, many of whom are other dealers, as well as collectors and nationally known institutions.

An active part-time business from 1975 until 1999, Old Maps and Prints is today the center of our daily activities as we work with international clients and contacts built up over the past quarter-century, as well as a growing number of new collectors. We hope you enjoy viewing and reading about our maps, and perhaps adding to your own collection.

Preston and Petra Figley