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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EGLISE APOSTOLIQUE ARMENIENNE paris

Grancher Le charcutier de Machonville 1946

Michel Masson Les Incendiaires – 1847

Ovide L’ART D’AIMER

minuscules 2 agendas 1901 35 x 50 mm. parfumeur & papetier

Italie traducteur Lilliput Italien-français: français-Italien 35 x 50 mm.

PATRICK RAYNAUD ALBUM – PHOTOS, dédicacé

René Benjamin. Antoine déchainé. ex sur pur fil

HERMANT (Abel) Supplément au Banquet de Platon cuivre et bois de Drouart

Courier Oeuvres complètes Courrier, nouvelles édition 1837

calpin, agenda 1887 34 x 63 mm. anno domini

LEMAITRE Les péchés de Sainte-Beuve

minuscule agenda GUERRE 1916 – 1920 35 x 50 mm.

minuscules 3 agendas, calendriers.. 1908 33 x 46 mm. & 23 x 33 mm.

cadrans solaires en Gascogne gersoise

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