David Mackey fell in love with Avalon as a teenager. With a 40-year passion for Seven Mile Island, Avalon is a second home to his Philadelphia area roots. A licensed commercial real estate/land development professional, David has been a collector and purveyor of antique maps for 20 years and purchased the Philadelphia Print Shop in 2020.
Meet Owner David Mackey
Avalon: Long ago, the mythical island where King Arthur went to heal his wounds. Today, the magical isle where tides and dunes heal our wounds. Avalon Maps was founded to help capture some of that legacy through original and printed maps, as well as drawings, paintings, and historical items.
Explore The Philadelphia Print Shop
The Philadelphia Print Shop is one of the world's leading dealers in Antique Prints, Maps & Rare Books!
In August 2020, David Mackey acquired The Philadelphia Print Shop and relocated and opened the distinguished business in Wayne. Established in 1982, it operates on a philosophy of offering the finest collection of antique art on paper within a rigorously researched historical context. Visitors to our new gallery are welcome to browse our collection over 10,000 antique maps and prints and to view our impressive array of related reference works, rare plate books and atlases. The Philadelphia Print Shop is a member of both the Washington Map Society and the International Map Collector’s Society. Our knowledgeable staff is always pleased to discuss any aspect of antique prints and maps, or offer advice on any questions you might have.
Testimonials from Loyal Customers
“I was constantly on the search for a historic Avalon map and I am so happy I came across Dave’s Philadelphia Print Shop. The map instantly reminds me of all of my favorite memories in Avalon, such as long beach days, swimming in the bay, pancakes at Uncle Bill’s, and Avalon Freeze!”
Stephanie Hayden
Recent purchaser of the “Cape May County – 1912 – Avalon, Peermont, Stone Harbor and Cape May” map
