Paralosgallery.com is a specialist website for collectors and lovers of Antique Maps, Prints and Books.

We also have a retail gallery at Platea Spiliadou in the old city of Nafplion, Argolis Greece. We offer Antique maps of all over the World; Atlases; Antique prints and engravings; Travel and illustrated books; Early printed books and Classical texts.

Our Antique maps are mainly of the 16th and 17th centuries, and cover all parts of the World, and are guaranteed authentic . We do not sell reproductions.

We have a special focus on Greece; Antique Maps, Prints and Travel books. If there is a particular island or place in Greece you are looking for we endeavour to provide it if, if it exists.

We also have an extensive stock of genre engravings, Mythological; Historical and Philhellenic subjects. Greece was an important country on the Grand Tour and as such there are a wealth of fascinating Travel books such as Stuart and Revett ‘s “Antiquities of Athens”, Louis Dupre’s “Voyage a Constantinople.” and the geographical works of Olfert Dapper to mention a few.

As many of the travelers continued further in to the Middle East we also have a wide range of antique maps and prints of Turkey, Egypt and the Holy Land, including lithographs by David Roberts and plates from the “Description de L’Egypt”.

Antique prints: Topographical; Decorative; Natural History: including a large choice of lithographs by John Gould; Costume prints; Architectural engravings; Naval and Military prints.

We also specialise in early printed Classical texts, mainly of the 16th and 17th Century, published by the famous houses of Aldus, Estienne, Guinta, Wechel, Operinus and Froben amongst others. Ancient and Classical Greek authors covering History, Science, Geography, Philosophy and Literature in the original Greek or with parallel Greek and Latin text.

With over thirty years in the Antiquarian Book, Map and Print selling business, we attempt to supply our customers with high quality material at realistic prices.

Antique Maps of all of the world, Topographical, Decorative and Natural History Prints and Antiquarian Books.. particularly Early Printing of Greek Classical authors, Travels and Natural History.

All items are guaranteed authentic original Antiques and come with a certificate of authenticity. All our Antique Maps, Prints and Books are described with as much care as possible; any faults are mentioned where they detract from the integrity of the item; if we do not mention minor toning, foxing or spotting it is where they are acceptable and consistent with the age of the item. Any restorations are mentioned. All measurements of Antique Maps and Prints are given in millimeters, height by width to the plate mark, where present.

It is important to know that our Website listing is only part of our stock, if there is a particular item you are looking for please do not hesitate to contact us. In most cases we list only one example of an item, however it is also possible that we may have another example in stock. Please inquire if the item you are interested in has already been sold.

We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association, and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers.

We are long term exhibitors at The London Map Fair every June.

Company: Bryan, Mary Louise. Address: Ag. Andrianoy 92 , 21 100 Nafplio, Greece.
Vat No: EL 119092581