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

Lalanne une leçon de catéchisme... 32 GERS❦ Lalanne une leçon de catéchisme.. 32 GERS

Lyon Place Carnot and the Statue of the Republic 1901 SOIERIES Maison Bloch❦ Lyon place Carnot et la statue de la république 1901 SOIERIES Maison Bloch…

Samatan, rue du Marcadieu 32, Gers❦ Samatan rue du Marcadieu 32 GERS

Mirande, rue d'Auch 32, Gers❦ Mirande rue d’Auch 32 GERS

mirande rue victor hugo gers 32

Avenue de Mirande, Tarbes, Gers, 32❦ mirande avenue de Tarbes Gers 32

Aubiet Grand'rue GERS 1908 grocery store❦ Aubiet Grand’rue GERS 1908 épicerie

Femmes BELLE ÉPOQUE 3 CPA 1904❦ Femmes BELLE EPOQUE 3 CPA 1904

Alfred Weber makes a fine figure, interesting reading❦ Alfred Weber fais le beau, lecture intéressante

Maggy Monier Les Diamants sur les belles...❦ Maggy Monier les diamants sur les belles…

ALAIN GERBAULT AT THE TOP OF THE MAST OF HIS "FIRE-CREST"❦ ALAIN GERBAULT AU HAUT DU MAT DE SON “FIRE-CREST”

forçats TOULON L'ARSENAL MARITIME L'ANCIEN BAGNE❦ forçats TOULON L’ARSENAL MARITIME L’ANCIEN BAGNE

Rue de l'Église, Les Halles, Boeufs, Cadours 1913❦ CADOURS Rue de l’Eglise Les Halles Boeufs 1913

Photographic print of a child, circa 1900❦ PHOTO ARGENTIQUE ENFANT vers 1900

Gloves factory in Chaumont❦ Chaumont fabrique de gants

📦 We ship antiquarian books worldwide

The shop

Information

Newsletter

Follow us