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

Gers 1906 Annuaire administratif, statistique, historique et commercial GERS 32

Gengzhitu: Le Livre du riz et de la soie, poèmes de l'Empereur Kangxi❦ Gengzhitu le livre du riz et de la soie poèmes de l’Empereur Kangxi

Karpov on the Petrov Defence: Russian Game❦ échecs Karpov La défense Petrov partie russe

Gallagher, Winning With the King's Gambit❦ échecs Gallagher Winning With the King’s Gambit

Encyclopaedia of Chess Endings; Enzyklopädie der Schachendspiele❦ échecs Encyclopaedia of Chess Endings; Enzyklopadie der Schachends…

échecs New In Chess Yearbook Jahrbuch Annuaire Anuario Årsbok Jaarboek 1984-1988❦ échecs new-in-chess yearbook Jahrbuch annuaire anuario arsbok Jaarboek 1984-1988

Kindermann. échecs Leningrad System: A Complete Weapon Against 1 d4❦ échecs Leningrad System: A Complete Weapon Against 1 D4

Encyclopédie des ouvertures d'échecs Encyclopaedia of chess openings❦ échecs Encyclopédie des ouvertures d’échecs Encyclopaedia of chess openings

Ybert. échecs LAROUSSE DEL AJEDREZ DESCUBRIR, PROFUNDIZAR DOMINAR❦ échecs LAROUSSE DEL AJEDREZ DESCUBRIR, PROFUNDIZAR DOMINAR

Chess Roman Pelts Complete Course of Chess Fédération québécoise❦ échecs Roman Pelts Cours complet d’échecs Fédération québécoise

Échecs Gambit Chess Openings by Eric Schiller 2002

Karpov, Anatoli Échecs: Mes plus belles victoires❦ échecs Karpov, Anatoli Mes plus belles victoires

échecs Enciklopedija ahovskih sredisnic Encyclopaedia of Chess Middlegames❦ échecs Enciklopedija ahovskih sredisnica Encyclopaedia of Chess middlegames Ency

échecs LA DIAGONALE DU SUCCÈS - LES VERTUS CACHÉES DU JEU D'ÉCHECS❦ échecs LA DIAGONALE DU SUCCES – LES VERTUS CACHEES DU JEU D’ECHECS

chess Polugavevsky Sicilian Labyrinth

📦 We ship antiquarian books worldwide

The shop

Information

Newsletter

Follow us