Buying from Artem

Artem Rare Books works with libraries, museums and private collectors worldwide. We research each copy or object individually and arrange shipping from The Hague.

Provenance and condition

Our catalogue descriptions record the evidence for an item’s history, including bookplates, inscriptions, ownership stamps and earlier sale or collection records where these survive. We distinguish documented ownership from proposed identifications. Please ask for a condition report, further photographs or any supporting provenance documentation available for the item.

Export and delivery

We check the requirements for the specific item and destination. For shipments outside the European Union, an export licence may be required depending on the category, age and value of the item. When a licence is needed, Artem handles the application in the Netherlands and agrees the dispatch arrangements with you. We prepare the customs documentation for international shipments.

Read the Information and Heritage Inspectorate’s guidance on export licences.

Enquiries and reservations

Use the form below to request a quotation, arrange a viewing in The Hague or reserve an available item. Please include the title and delivery country. If you are buying for an institution, let us know which documents your acquisitions team needs.

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