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London Map Fair 2025

7th-8th June 2025
Federica Marconi
London Map Fair 2025

Bernard Shapero and his team are delighted to invite you to the 2025 edition of the London Map Fair, taking place at the historic Royal Geographical Society in South Kensington. Join us at Stand 13 to discover a curated selection of exceptional antique maps and rare cartographic treasures.

London Map Fair 2025

Bernard Shapero and his team are delighted to invite you to the 2025 edition of the London Map Fair, taking place at the historic Royal Geographical Society in South Kensington. Join us at Stand 13 to discover a curated selection of exceptional antique maps and rare cartographic treasures.

London Map Fair 2025
📍 Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7
(Entrance via Exhibition Road)

🗓 Saturday 7th June
🕛 12:00 – 19:00

🗓 Sunday 8th June
🕙 10:00 – 18:00

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As Europe’s largest event dedicated to antique maps, the fair welcomes collectors, dealers, historians, and map lovers from across the globe.

We look forward to welcoming you at Stand 13.

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