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

Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Saint-Michel History and Legend of Mont Saint-Michel 1982❦ saint-Michel Histoire et Légende du Mont Saint-Michel 1982

Tunisia THE TUNISIA - ITS PAST AND ITS FUTURE 1884❦ tunisie LA TUNISIE – SON PASSE ET SON AVENIR 1884

Cannes: Souvenirs de Cannes & ses environs, Belle Époque❦ cannes souvenirs de cannes & ses environs belle époque

as painted by themselves. Preface by Armand RIO. Study on the fallen heroes 1917❦ as peints par eux mêmes. Préf. Armand RIO. Etude sur les héros disparus 1917

Woodcarver POUSSART & WAGNER Guide du Sculpteur sur bois❦ sculpteur sur bois POUSSART & WAGNER Guide du Sculpteur sur bois

Al Capone JOHNSON Jim A great figure: Al Capone, gangster 1933❦ Al Capone JOHNSON Jim Une grande figure : Al Capone, gangster 1933

QUATRELLES ET E. COURBOIN - Colin-Tampon❦ QUATRELLES ET E. COURBOIN – Colin-Tampon

D'leteren - 1805-2005, 200 Years of Belgian History❦ D’leteren – 1805-2005, 200 ans d’histoire Belgique

French Navy in the Algerian War❦ marine La Marine française dans la Guerre d’Algérie

Arabic Beirut 1940 Small Arabic-French Dictionary for School Use❦ arabe Beyrouth 1940 Petit dictionnaire arabe-français à l’usage des écoles.

Maurice Druon collection of autograph letters to the poet Fernand Gregh 1937❦ Maurice Druon ensemble de lettres autographes au poète Fernand Gregh 1937

Reliure in full morocco with the arms of the Queen of Holland, 1731❦ Reliure aux armes de la reine de Hollande 1731

Bible HISTOIRE DE L'ANCIEN TESTAMENT 1839❦ Bible JAMES HISTOIRE DE L ANCIEN TESTAMENT 1839

Council of Trent Hervet The Holy, Sacred, Universal and General 1566❦ CONCILE DE TRENTE HERVET Le Sainct, sacré, universel et général 1566

Tahiti-Gauguin: Myth and Truths❦ Tahiti-Gauguin : Mythe et vérités

📦 We ship antiquarian books worldwide

The shop

Information

Newsletter

Follow us