Vloemans Antiquarian Books was founded in 1932 by H.A.Vloemans, father of present owner John Vloemans and in 1984 the firm was joined by Cora H.van de Beek. Since 1970 we have been specializing in books on architecture, photographic literature and the avant-gardes from the period 1900-1960 and we have published a number of catalogues in this field. Since 1978 we have been exhibiting in national and international fairs in Europe as well as in the USA. We have also organized a number of public auctions at Drouot in Paris. We are member of the Dutch and German organization of Antiquarian Booksellers, both these organizations are affiliated to the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).


We offer our longstanding experience to private collectors as well as public institutions all over the world. Our services include:


  • client advisory services
  • appraisals
  • auctions
  • intermediary service in placing collections

Our publications:


bi-monthly lists with books on architecture 1900-1960


catalogues on avant-gardes and/or photographic literature


Bibliography:


Czech avant-garde books 1922-1938. 56 pp. with 100 b/w illustrations. Text by John A.Vloemans and Cora H.van de Beek.