How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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.

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

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%).

What payment methods do you accept from international buyers?

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).

What is your return policy?

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.

How can I verify a first edition?

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.

Archives des Livres anciens, de collection - Page 107 of 134

You cannot add that amount to the cart — we have 1 in stock and you already have 1 in your cart. View cart

“instructions pour l’emploi de la machine à coudre Singer No. 15K88” has been added to your cart. Continue shopping

“Anne von Bretagnes Stundenbuch in Verve❦ VERVE Les Heures d’Anne de Bretagne” has been added to your cart. Continue shopping

“MOREL MAURICE. PETITE JUNGLE Illustrations de Félix Lorioux 1928” has been added to your cart. Continue shopping

“Französischer Plan: Doktrin & Handlungsplan (1935)❦ Marcel DÉAT Comité du Plan Le Plan français. Doctrine et Plan d’Action 1935” has been added to your cart. Continue shopping

“现代表层钓鱼技术❦ pêche Les techniques modernes du Lancer – Pêches de surface..” has been added to your cart. Continue shopping

“Renaissance-Kunst in der Basse-Normandie 1975❦ Renaissance en Basse-Normandie 1975” has been added to your cart. Continue shopping

“30mm Gipsmedaille❦ Médaille en plâtre 30 mm” has been added to your cart. Continue shopping

Enter your keyword

Livres anciens, de collection

The shop

Information

Newsletter

Follow us