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Looking for that perfect gift for an art lover or starting your own art book collection? Get inspired by our curated section below.

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  • Do you ship worldwide?

    That is ultimately the goal. We currently ship to every country in Europe, USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Please check our shipping policy. If you would like to order a book from outside these regions, please contact Theodore Art Books via mail: info@theodoreartbooks.com


  • Which parcel carriers are used for the delivery of my order?

    Theodore Art Books ships worldwide mainly with the Dutch carrier PostNL. They have a partnership with a local parcel carrier in each country of destination. In some cases, the shipment is provided by DPD or DHL. Depending on the experience I have with the transport companies in the different countries/regions. The express shipments are provided by DHL express.

  • What costs are charged for shipping?

    You pay a part of the actual costs incurred for the shipment of your order. 

    Shipments within the Netherlands are free of charge. The shipping costs for all other destinations depend on weight, volume and ship-to address. The actual costs are being calculated during the order process.

  • How long will it take for my order to arrive?

    Once your order has been confirmed, it will be prepared for shipment. 


    Orders within the Netherlands are delivered within 2 working days. (express shipments will be delivered the next working day) Within Europe a delivery time of 3 to 7 working days is maintained (express shipments take 1 to 3 working days) The US has a delivery time of approximately 2 weeks (express shipments take 2 to 4 working days)


  • Can I track my order?

    Yes. You will receive a confirmation email with the tracking number, enabling you to check the status of your parcel’s delivery at any stage. 

  • Which payment options do I have?

    At Theodore Art Books you have the following payment options upon ordering:


    1. Credit Card 

    2. Paypal 

    3. Ideal 

    4. A bank transfer is possible on request. The order will be shipped after payment has been received


  • Will I be issued an invoice?

    Yes. Once your order has been processed, an invoice will be to your email address.

  • How will my books be packaged?

    A relatively large amount of time is spent and value is placed on packaging the books. Sturdy cardboard, filling material and tape are used. For long distances and large books, recycled bubble plastic is used to minimize the risk of any damage. However, I want to avoid an overabundance of cardboard and filling material. The packaging materials will therefore be used efficiently. Packaging material will be reused if possible and presentable.

  • Can you guarantee the availability of a certain title?

    The books that are presented at Theodore Art Books are actually in stock and immediately available. Very occasionally it happens, that despite of a regular check, titles might be missing although database information states that they are still in stock. In such rare cases you will of course be informed immediately.

  • Can I order books that are not shown on the Theodore Art Books website?

    If you are interested in an art book that is not on the website, you can always contact us by email. It is then investigated whether the book can still be delivered by Theodore Art Books. An indication of the price and delivery time will be given in advance. 

  • Are all the books shown on the website in a new condition?

    Nearly all books on the website are new. If there is minor damage or when it concerns an antiquarian copy, it will always be clearly described on the website.

  • You see a book whose price is higher/lower than the suggested retail price. How are these prices determined?

    Theodore Art Books also offers "so-called" collectibles. It usually involves books that are “out of print” or are scarce for other reasons (for example signed copies) In this case, the prices may be above the suggested retail price.

    The opposite also happens: you will find titles with prices that are sometimes well below the recommended retail price of the publisher/supplier.

    As a result, in addition to a diverse range of titles, you will also find a large variation in terms of pricing.


  • Can the prices of the books change over time?

    Because of changes in availability and demand the prices are sometimes adjusted accordingly.


Customer Quotes

"Super Seller"




Basse III- McQueeny, US  (Feb. 24, 2023) 

"Prachtig boek, goedkoper dan elders en snel en goed verpakt verstuurd"

Herry - Groningen, Nederland (Jan. 26, 2023) 

"Product absolutely perfect, just as described. packaging was very solid. incredibly reactive seller.        I would not hesitate to purchase from Theodore Amsterdam again"

Amy - Paris, France (Jan. 12, 2023)


" The book is great and as described, very well packaged and promptly shipped. First class service. Greetings from Bulgaria"


Dimo - Sofia, Bulgaria (Jan. 20, 2023) 


"Envoi rapide, conditiionnement solide et une belle attention par un emballage chic ! et le livre est magnifique; un grand merci !

Anna - Santa Barbara, US (Jan. 02, 2023)


"Excellent seller. Arrived quickly. Carefully packaged. Immaculate copy. Pleased”


Paul - Riverside, US (Aug. 4, 2022)

"Beautiful book one of my best and at a great price. The book has been made into a quality book. Perfect."



Tom - London, UK (Jul. 3, 2022)



"Ik heb vaker heel fijn contact gehad met Tebbe van Theodore Art Books. De boeken worden altijd snel geleverd, goed verpakt en zijn natuurlijk exact wat je bestelt! Heel fijne leverancier!"

Daniel - Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Dec. 20, 2021) 

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About   



In 2014, Theodore Art Books was founded. To be honest,

the word ‘founded’ might be a bit too official in this context.

I started selling art books out of my own collection as a way to create more space in my apartment. Over time this home sale evolved from a housekeeping habit into an enjoyable and interesting job. 


And for whom is interested: the "I" in this text happens to be Tebbe Plochg. Long before I started selling books, I studied History and International Relations at the University of Amsterdam. Back then I already took an interest in art. Looking back however, I realize my frequent visits to art exhibitions (and the inevitable snoop around in de museum shop afterwards) were a much greater influence on my work and interests than those history classes.

 

After my studies, I started working in different bookstores. Over the years I have been responsible for a wide variety of subjects, working in several departments. Predictably, I eventually ended up specializing in art books.


Tebbe Plochg
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