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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Art magazine with French translations (1903)❦ THE STUDIO an illustrated magazine of fine art & applied art jan. 15 1903

HALEVY’s rural visits with dedication❦ HALEVY DANIEL. VISITES AUX PAYSANS DU CENTRE + dédicace

Franche-Comté: Soul of the Land in 1903❦ Franche-Comté l’âme du pays Riat 1903

Illustrated bird alphabet❦ Alphabet des oiseaux Hetzel illustré par Méaulles

Saint-Chinian Railway Station❦ Saint-Chinian la gare

Gnostic Secrets of Truthful Believers❦ NUR ALI-SHAH ELAHI – MOKRI Mohammad L’Esotérisme Kurde

1972 Drouot auction catalog: abstract art & sculpture❦ Tableaux abstrait et d’aujourd’hui hotel Drouot 8 juin 1972 gravures multiples..

Hoffmann’s Fantastic Tales Illustrated by Gavarni❦ HOFFMANN Contes fantastiques de Hoffmann – Gavarni 1843

Schopenhauer’s Metaphysics of Will and Representation❦ SCHOPENHAUER Le MONDE comme Volonté et comme Représentation

George Sand’s Provincial Novel❦ SAND GEORGE. FRANCOIS LE CHAMPI. CALMANN LEVY

A Tale of Misfortune❦ Curiosa Soulages Le Malheureux petit voyage..ill-Bécat

Old Dolls' Charm❦ poupée Le charme des vieilles poupées

1932 Hachette baseball guide❦ STONKUS PITCHE 1932

Lost in the Jardin des Plantes❦ Perdu au jardin des plantes

134th Infantry Regiment Historical Account❦ régiment historique du cent-trente-quatre d’infanterie

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