No. We are an online store only, located in Sydney, Australia. If you would like to view any items in person, please contact nick@goldenagemaps.com.au
Antique Maps are maps printed at least 100 years ago. We specialise in original, genuine, antique maps from the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries, as well as particular prints, books and manuscripts.
Yes, all of the items we offer for sale are genuine.
No.
Yes, a certificate of authenticity will be provided upon sale.
Are your items sold in a frame?
No, most of our antique items are sold unframed, however sometimes we will sell an item framed. The condition section of every item's description will say learly whether the item is framed or unframed.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping is available within 2-3 business days.
We ship maps flat, carefully packaged within archival, acid-free paper or cardboard, with additional cardboard packaging for protection. Large items may be shipped hard-rolled in a suitable postal tube.
Yes. All items we sell are shipped fully insured for the purchase price of the item. If a package arrives damaged, you will receive a full refund upon return of the item in question. For a complete description of our return policy, visit our Terms & Conditions page.
If you are not satisfied with a purchase for any reason, you may return the item within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. For a complete description of our return policy, visit our Terms & Conditions page.
Condition grading systems are subjective and to some extent, vary between the types of maps graded. For example, a wall map or separately issued working sea chart will rarely appear in gorgeous condition, whereas a lot of maps that appeared in atlases frequently appear on the market in gorgeous condition and defects stick out like sore thumbs. Accordingly, our grading system to some extent is a sliding standard that adjusts depending upon the type of map and our expectations about what a collector can hope to acquire.
Excellent suggests that the item is in near perfect condition, with only the most minor imperfections considering its age or its condition when originally made. Minor imperfections may include a centre-fold as issued or expected modifications to join two halves of a map together.
Very Good means that the map has only the most minor defects. Minor defects may include very light soiling to margins, light toning to the original paper, very minor marks consistent with age, but otherwise a very presentable example.
Good means that the map has minor defects. These may range from minor soiling and foxing, minor marks, or minor to tears not significantly affecting the image.
Poor means that there is significant damage, tears or marks affecting the image. Poor items will very rarely be offered for sale, and typically only for particularly rare or old items that have intrinsic value despite the condition.
