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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Complete works of Alfred de Musset: poetry, tales, and plays❦ MUSSET ALFRED OEUVRES COMPLETES POESIES CONTES ET NOUVELLES, COMEDIES ET PR…

Gilles Gorriti: Paintings & Lithographs❦ Gilles Gorriti – Peintures – Lithographies

Original Armagnac sketchbook drawings❦ Armagnac étiquette dessin cahiers croquis

Chemical fertilizers: 1868 results❦ Engrais Résultats obtenus en 1868 au moyen des engrais chimiques

International Art Directory 1983-1984❦ ANNUAIRE de L’ART INTERNATIONAL 1983-1984

Zaghawa Tales from Chad❦ Contes Zaghawa – 37 contes et deux légendes recueillis au Tchad

Insights for Mobilized Soldiers of 1939-1940❦ Ce que doivent savoir les mobilisés de la guerre 1939-1940 et leurs ayants cause

1872 French Military Recruitment Manual❦ Code manuel du recrutement de l’armée. Loi du 27 juillet 1872

Courier’s Calabrian Adventure❦ COURIER Une aventure en Calabre

Herbeau: A Provincial Doctor’s Tale❦ SANDEAU Jules Le Docteur Herbeau 1879

Etching of Cahors' Tour des Pendus❦ Cahors tour des Pendus 46 eau-forte M. Barres 48 x 31,5 cm

Rare 1683 Holy Week Office in Miniature❦ office de la semaine Sainte 1683 60 x 115 mm.

Easy French Cooking by Mam'selle Jeanneton❦ cuisine La cuisine facile Recettes méthodiques de Mam’selle Jeanneton cuisinière

Legion's Jump on Kolwezi❦ Légion Sergent Pierre La légion saute sur Kolwezi

Picasso and the Circus at Fondation Pierre Gianadda❦ Picasso et le Cirque Fondation Pierre Gianadda

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