Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

Accepted Answer

Every La Librairie Antique listing explicitly mentions the first edition status (E.O. or 1st edition), print run, publication date (colophon), binding type (leather, parchment, gilding), format (12mo, folio, etc.), and detailed condition (foxing, dampstains, repairs if any). We provide multiple high-resolution photos. For items above 500 EUR, a provenance certificate is included when available.

Question 2

Do you ship to the United States? Will I pay import duties?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Antiquarian books ship duty-free to the USA under HTS code 9903.01.31 ("informational materials" exception, still valid after the August 2025 de-minimis suspension). Delivery: 7-12 days via Colissimo International tracked, 3-5 days via DHL Express. State sales tax may apply depending on your state (typically 0-9%).

Question 3

What payment methods do you accept from international buyers?

Accepted Answer

All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB), PayPal with Buyer Protection (recommended for non-EU customers), SEPA bank transfer for Europe, and SWIFT international wire for orders above 2000 EUR. Stripe-secured checkout (PCI-DSS Level 1).

Question 4

What is your return policy?

Accepted Answer

30-day return window for international buyers. Full refund (including return shipping) if the book does not match our description. Convenience returns: buyer covers return postage, refund issued upon receipt of the book in its original condition.

Question 5

How can I verify a first edition?

Accepted Answer

A first edition (often abbreviated E.O. in French) is the first published version of a work. Identifiers: print run statement at the front/back, colophon date, paper and format specifications, reference bibliographies (Vicaire, Carteret for French literature, Sadleir for 19th century English literature). Every listing mentions first edition status explicitly when applicable.

An empty cart

An empty cart

Enter your keyword

Collections|Postcards|Other

Gers Fleurance Allée de la Vignette 2❦ Gers Fleurance allée de la vignette 2 CPA

CONDOM rue de Barlet 32

Trouville, the Queen of Seaside Resorts: The Plates❦ Trouville la reine des plages Les planches

Argent le Château CHER

VILLENEUVE-sur-LOT 47 The choice of the Plum before the Market at Chalaret❦ VILLENEUVE-sur-LOT 47 Le choix de la Prune avant le Marché à Chalaret

MIRANDE 32 the place of Astarac 1902❦ MIRANDE 32 la place d’Astarac 1902

Entrée du Pays, Breuillet-Village❦ Breuillet-village ENTREE DU PAYS

Caudebec, Hôtel du Hâvre, with view of the church❦ Caudebec hôtel du Hâvre et vue sur l’église

Vierzon rue Armand Brunet

Coeuvres-et-Salsery Aisne❦ Coeuvres et Salsery AISNE

Tahiti market square in Papeete❦ Tahiti place du marché à papeete

Agen Canal on the Garonne Pont-Canal & Canal du Midi❦ agen canal sur la Garonne Pont-Canal & canal du Midi

agen boulevard Sylvain-Dumont

LONGUEIL-ANNEL le port

Lille shop of the gold ingot❦ LILLE magasin du lingot d’or

📦 We ship antiquarian books worldwide

The shop

Information

Newsletter

Follow us