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.

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André Foulon de VAULX lettre autographe manuscrite & signée

Halévy Lettre autographe

Maurice DRUON lettre autographes signée d’Alger 1944

New road code for vehicles❦ CODE nouveau code de la route, automobiles, motocyclettes, poids lourds… 1947

Autograph letter by Pierre Lyautey❦ Pierre Lyautey belle lettre autographe manuscrite

Announcement of the passing of a Marshal❦ Maréchal FOCH faire-part de décès

Autographed letter by Maurice Bedel❦ Maurice Bedel lettre autographe manuscrite

Beautiful handwritten letter from 1934❦ Jean d’Orsay belle lettre autographe manuscrite

Handwritten letter by Pierre Benoit❦ Pierre Benoit lettre manuscrite autographe & signée

Handwritten letter by Halévy❦ Halévy Lettre autographe

Autographed letter by Général Weygand❦ Général Weygand lettre autographe manuscrite & signée

Marshal Joffre Autographed Postcard❦ Maréchal JOFFRE Belle carte autographe manuscrite

Autographed letter from a French statesman❦ Casimir-Périer lettre autographe manuscrite & signée

Autographed letter to poet Fernand Gregh❦ DANIEL HALEVY belle lettre autographe manuscrite

Autograph letter to poet Fernand Gregh❦ Halevy Lettre autographe au poète Fernand Gregh

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