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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Jean D’Ormesson Le Vent du Soir + dédicace

blason La Roque Héraldique de France. Devises héraldiques 1890

Angleterre détails historiques sur les principales descentes..1804

infanterie PLANCHES RELATIVES AU REGLEMENT CONCERNANT L’EXERCICE ET LES MANOEUVR

VERLAINE Paul Parallèlement ill-Vertès

gers 32 L'ISLE-EN-JOURDAIN (Gers), ITS HISTORY 1914❦ gers 32 L’ISLE-EN-JOURDAIN (Gers), SON HISTOIRE 1914

BOTTIN MONDAIN 1973 - All Paris - All France. DIDOT BOTTIN❦ BOTTIN MONDAIN 1973 – Tout Paris – Toute la France. DIDOT BOTTIN

Mineralogical Chemistry or Concise and Easy Method 1825❦ chimie minéralogique ou méthode concise et facile 1825

Russo-Japanese War. HAMILTON, Lt-Gen Sir Ian. JOURNAL DE ROUTE D'UN OFFICIER❦ russo-japonaise HAMILTON Lt-Gal Sir Ian JOURNAL DE ROUTE D’UN OFFICIER

Military Handbook for Infantry Cadets❦ poilu Le Livre du Gradé d’Infanterie à l’usage des élèves-caporaux caporaux 1918

Free French Commando on D-Day❦ Commando de la France libre 6 Juin 1944

Early history of Canada and its martyrs❦ canada Au berceau de l’autre France, le Canada et ses premiers martyrs

Reflections by Marcel Pagnol❦ MARCEL PAGNOL PIROUETTES

The Lady of the Camellias❦ Dumas Fils, avec une Préface de Jules Janin La Dame Aux Camélias 1926

GILDAS BLANCHE NEIGE Mulhouse, Editions "Lucos" pop-up book❦ GILDAS BLANCHE NEIGE Mulhouse, Editions “Lucos” livre à système POP-UP

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