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

Comic Books and Detective Novels Collector's Catalog❦ BD CATALOGUE CASTERA POUR COLLECTIONNEURS. BANDES DESSINEES, ROMANS POLICIERS

Bolivar: A Three-Act Drama with Companion Piece❦ SUPERVIELLE Bolivar. Trois actes, suivi de La première famille + envoi

Aelian's Miscellaneous Histories - Complete Edition❦ Cl. Aeliani sophistae variae historiae. Libri XIV 1774

Chocolate Advertisement by Lombart❦ Chocolat Lombart Alexandre DUMAS Paris

The Barbacane: Stones and People❦ Max Pons La Barbacane . Revue des pierres et des hommes

Talleyrand's Life and Political Career 1754-1838❦ Talleyrand. 1754-1838 + lettre

Scipio Africanus: Tapestries and Designs❦ Tapisserie SCIPION L’AFRICAIN L’Histoire de Scipion. Tapisseries et dessins.

Automotive Design Network❦ Automobile ADN: Automotive Design Network

Extraordinary Tales - Baudelaire Translation❦ Poe (Edgar Allan) Histoires extraordinaires

Original charcoal artwork❦ Fusain original 49 x 63 cm.

Anthem for a festive day❦ Anthème un jour de fête 1908

Guide for Braud Harvesters 504❦ Braud moissonneuse-batteuses 504

Entrance to a French city❦ AIRE SUR ADOUR – entrée de la ville 1916

The History of Elf Aquitaine❦ Elf Aquitaine : Des Origines à 1989

Letters on morality and religion❦ PASCAL, Blaise Les Provinciales (Texte de 1656-57) reliure de Durvand

📦 We ship antiquarian books worldwide

The shop

Information

Newsletter

Follow us