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

Collection of French Revolutionary Laws❦ Monnaie bulletin des lois de la république REVOLUTION

Comparative Stratigraphy and Chronology of Western Asia❦ Stratigraphie comparée et chronologie de l’Asie occidentale 1948

The Art and Symbolism of Mirrors❦ Miroir Zauber des Spiegels. Geschichte und Bedeutung des Spiegels in ..1951

A prominent architect in France❦ Jacques Androuet du Cerceau, “un des plus grands architectes… en France

Reflections on 18th Century Morals❦ DU CLOS Charles CONSIDERATIONS SUR LES MOEURS DE CE SIECLE 1764

A captivating story of a spark thief❦ Brasillach, Robert Le voleur d’etincelles

Art of Sir Henry Raeburn❦ Raeburn ARMSTRONG SIR WALTER ARMSTRONG Sir Henry Raeburn 1902

A Pin's Worth - Illustrated Collector's Edition❦ SAINT GERMAIN Pour une épingle 1884 mini

Chronological Summary of French History❦ Mezeray Abrégé chronologique de l’histoire de France 1717

Diderot's Satire Illustrated❦ Diderot Le neveu de Rameau illustré par Milius 1884

Signed letter from Reynaldo Hahn❦ PROUST Reynaldo Hahn lettre signée

Collection of Chansons by Béranger❦ BERANGER CHANSONS DE P.J. DE Béranger 1866

GAVARNI's Portraits and Masks❦ GAVARNI Masques et visages Paulin 1857

Contemporary Faces by Porto-Riche❦ PORTO-RICHE visages contemporains + dédicace

Building Laws Handbook❦ ARCHITECTURE Manuel des lois du bâtiment 1870

📦 We ship antiquarian books worldwide

The shop

Information

Newsletter

Follow us