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

Plaster medal, 53 mm size❦ Médaille en plâtre 53 mm.

Plaster Medal of Henry II❦ Médaille en plâtre Henricus II 35 mm

Selected Thoughts from R. P. Lacordaire❦ Pensées choisies du R. P. Lacordaire

France's Role in the Indian Route❦ CHACK La route des Indes sauvée par la France.

Short stories of English love❦ Amours Anglais. Nouvelles. Le Sanatorium, Lilian, Romo Duplex, Lady Felicia, …

Discussion on the Importance of Drawing❦ Dialogue avec Monsieur Brême sur l’ utilité du Dessin. CANSON

Napoleonic Poems Collection❦ DE SERVIERES ****AIGLES VIOLETTES & ABEILLES (POEMES NAPOLEONIENS.

Original illustrated edition of La Douleur❦ DAUDET La Doulou (La Douleur), 1887-1895. Le Trésor d’Arlatan

Humorous and sentimental story❦ LE ROMAN D’UN VIEUX GARCON. ROMAN HUMORISTIQUE ET SENTIMENTAL

Swiss history for the Swiss people❦ SUISSE Zschokke Des Schweizerlands Geschichte für das Schweizervolk. 1834

Parisian Lectures by LEGOUVE❦ LEGOUVE Ernest Conférences parisiennes.

Novel set in the life of Mademoiselle de Milly❦ MADEMOISELLE DE MILLY – ROMAN.

Discussion between Diderot and d'Alembert❦ Diderot Rêve de dAlembert – Entretien entre dAlembert et Diderot 1921

A story of an old boat and its crew❦ Daudet La Belle Nivernaise Histoire d’un vieux bateau et de son équipage

Shakespeare in 1953: A Masterful Study❦ MAURICE (Martin) Master William Shakespeare NRF, 1953 belle reliure

📦 We ship antiquarian books worldwide

The shop

Information

Newsletter

Follow us