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

Reflections on Divine Love❦ AVRILLON L’ANNÉE AFFECTIVE OU SENTIMENS SUR L’AMOUR 1763

Memoirs and Correspondence of Madame d'Epinay❦ EPINAY Mémoires et Correspondance

Autographed Letter to Poet Fernand Gregh❦ DANIEL HALEVY belle lettre autographe manuscrite

GERSON: A Tale of Illuminated Manuscripts❦ GERSON OU LE MANUSCRIT AUX ENLUMINURES 1861

1769 Court Calendar from Ephemerides❦ Mini Calendrier de la Cour, Tiré des éphémérides 1769 56 x 107 mm.

Pascal's Philosophical Fragments❦ PASCAL PENSEES 1928

PATIN (Henri). Studies on the Greek tragedians Aeschylus❦ PATIN (Henri). Etudes sur les tragiques grecs Eschyle

The Louvre: A Historical Illustrated Guide❦ Louvre et son histoire 1895

The Admirable Power of Art and Nature❦ Bachon De l’Admirable pouvoir et puissance de l’art et de nature

Paradise in the Shadow of Swords & The Eleven Before the Golden Gate❦ MONTHERLANT Le Paradis à l’ombre des épées,Les Onze devant la porte dorée

Literary Life During the German Occupation of France❦ occupation ARCHI.. DE LA VIE LITTERAIRE SOUS L’OCCUPATION

Le pimpet - Illustrated children's adventure❦ CHERAU (Gaston) Le pimpet 1935 Reboussin

Complete Collection of Marriage Laws and Regulations❦ CODE MATRIMONIAL OU RECUEIL COMPLET de toutes les loix..1770

Miarka, the Bear Girl - First Illustrated Edition❦ RICHEPIN (JEAN) Miarka, la fille à l’ourse 1888

Comprehensive study of Melanesian shield types❦ Shields of Melanesia

📦 We ship antiquarian books worldwide

The shop

Information

Newsletter

Follow us