A short history of Antiquariaat FORUM 

After its foundation at Utrecht in 1970 by Sebastiaan Hesselink, now an internationally recognized expert in the world of rare and antiquarian books, manuscripts & prints, Antiquariaat FORUM soon found its place as a widely accepted member of the antiquarian book trade.

In 1994, Antiquariaat FORUM left the big city for the charming, quiet hamlet of 't Goy, some 17 km south of Utrecht, yet within easy reach by railway or road. This move has given our team of expert enthusiasts space to produce our catalogues and make preparations for the many antiquarian book fairs in which we participate. Surrounded by orchards and cattle, and at a stone's throw from the Langbroeker Wetering - the heart of an area replete with medieval castles, forests and gardens - we now have the peace and quiet to work and attend to our appointed visitors. 

Six years later Sebastiaan Hesselink was joined by his eldest son Laurens who, following four years working as a jackaroo (cowboy) in Australia along with three years experience in the new book business, decided to join the family's rare book concern. We are confident that the combination of 38 years of experience and youthful energy and enthusiasm provides the basis of a good, strong and long term customer relationship.

Our stock 

We carry general stock in antiquarian and rare books, with special emphasis on the subjects of Travel, Natural History, Art and Architecture, Children's Books, Bindings, Coloured Plate Books, Emblem Books, Gastronomy, Medicine, Music, Science, 16th Century, Incunables, and Illuminated Manuscripts. All our books are in fine condition, and usually in original bindings, unless specifically stated otherwise.

Today, a large part of our stock is accessible through our website. New titles are added at a regular basis. Please join our mailing list if you like to be notified whenever our online inventory is updated. If you are looking for specific subjects or titles, please do ask us for a custom-made offer. Also, you are always welcome, by appointment, to come and see our books for yourself. Our customers include libraries, scholars, and private collectors.

We participate in antiquarian book fairs all over the world. Exact dates and locations will be announced in the Fairs section of our website and via our mailing list.