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

53rd Infantry Regiment at the Washhouse❦ Perpignan 53e de ligne au lavoir

Gilded Art Nouveau binding with embossing❦ Belle époque ART NOUVEAU dorée et gaufrée

Literary Almanac and New Year's Gift of Apollo❦ ALMANACH Almanach littéraire, ou Etrennes d’Apollon 1791

Illustrated Art Journal of 1863❦ Art The Art Journal 1863

Pocket calendar 1921, miniature format❦ calendrier 1921 MINI 36 x 52 mm. petit calendrier

Character sketches and moral portraits❦ LA BRUYERE Les caractères, suivis des Caractères de Théophraste maroquin mini

Parisian Bourgeoisie: Three Centuries of Social Life❦ Robida Ces bourgeois de Paris de 1675 à nos jours trois siècles + dédicace

Collection of works and tales❦ Bonaventure des Periers Jacob [Paul Lacroix] Le Cymbalum mundi 1841

Paths of Creation: Ritual Forms❦ Chemins de la création. Formes rituelles I. Château d’Ancy 1981

Mysterious Timbuktu - 1897❦ TOMBOUCTOU LA MYSTERIEUSE 1897

The Hazard of Wisdom - Etching❦ Curiosa L’écueil de la sagesse EAU-FORTE

Historical Geography Atlas: Ancient to Modern❦ Delamarche Atlas de la Geographie Ancienne, du Moyen-Age, et moderne 1842

French Historical Painting 1860-1900: Lyre or Dagger❦ peinture d’histoire en France ( 1860-1900 ) — La lyre ou le poignard

Memoirs and travels of Prince Pückler-Muskau❦ Mémoires et voyages du Prince Puckler Muskau 1833

Christian Daily Prayers and Devotions❦ Paroissien Sanctifié par les prières de la Journée du Chrétien 1823 maroquin

📦 We ship antiquarian books worldwide

The shop

Information

Newsletter

Follow us