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?

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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?

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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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Stendhal's exploration of love and identity❦ STENDHAL Lamiel 1926

Freemasonry history in Southern France and Spain❦ Grand Orient de France histoire des loges maçonniques du sud et d’Espagne

Contemporary Asian designs engraved on Steuben crystal❦ ASIAN ARTISTS IN CRYSTAL, Designs by Contemporary Asian Artists Engraved

Czechoslovak Embroidery Techniques❦ Broderies tchéco-slovaques Dillmont

Medical Clinical Cases from Hotel-Dieu de Paris❦ TROUSSEAU Clinique Médicale de l’Hotel-Dieu de Paris 1877

Reflective Form: Travel Journal and Sketches❦ TARNAUD Claude – LACOMBLEZ Jacques La Forme réfléchie. Carnet de Voyage et …

World voyage by order of the Emperor❦ LÜTKE Frédéric 1797-1882 Voyage autour du monde fait par ordre de Sa Majesté

Medieval Life: 30 Years of Alsatian Archaeology❦ Vivre au Moyen Age : 30 ans d’archéologie médiévale en Alsace

Contemporary Aubusson Tapestries❦ Tapisseries contemporaines d’Aubusson galerie Garnier 1966

Works of Cornelius Nepos❦ Cornelii Nepotis quæ exstant opera 1822

Journey to Kirghizia❦ Allons voir la Kirghizie 1960

Literary portraits and critical essays❦ POULET ROBERT La lanterne magique + dédicace

Gray Tones: A Thousand Photogravure Techniques❦ photo Milles ressources des grisés en photogravures. ETABLISSEMENT GILLOT

Rococo Masters: Watteau to Fragonard❦ WATTEAU A FRAGONARD 1980 Bordeaux

Nicolas Poussin 1594-1665 Grand Palais Exhibition❦ Poussin RMN Nicolas Poussin 1594-1665 Grand Palais

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