Antiquariaat Forum

Antiquariaat FORUM was founded in Utrecht in 1970 and is now located in ‘t Goy, a small village south of Utrecht. In 2010 we acquired Asher Rare Books, originally founded in 1830 in Berlin by Adolph Asher.

We carry general stock in antiquarian and rare books, with special emphasis on the subjects of Travel & Exploration,  Natural History, Middle East & Islamic World, Art & Architecture, Medicine & Pharmacy, Science & Technology, Coloured Plate Books, Emblem Books, Incunables, & Illuminated Manuscripts. All our books are in fine condition, and usually in original bindings, unless specifically stated otherwise.

In 2000, Sebastiaan Hesselink was joined by his eldest son Laurens, who took over the family business eight years later. In 2010 we acquired Asher Rare Books, originally founded in 1830 in Berlin by Adolph Asher.  We are confident that the combination of history and youthful enthusiasm provides the basis of a good, strong and long term customer relationship.

We carry general stock in antiquarian and rare books, with special emphasis on the subjects of Travel & Exploration,  Natural History, Middle East & Islamic World, Art & Architecture, Medicine & Pharmacy, Science & Technology, Coloured Plate Books, Emblem Books, Incunables, & Illuminated Manuscripts. All our books are in fine condition, and usually in original bindings, unless specifically stated otherwise.