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?

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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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Original 18th Century Map of Loire❦ Loire inférieure carte XVIIIè originale, rehaussée en couleur

Taupinal Songs by Genius❦ Recueil de chansons Taupinales Génie

Practical recipes from Tante Adèle’s kitchen❦ cuisine La cuisine de Tante Adèle. Recettes pratiques de cuisine, patisserie

1st Artillery Regiment of Free French Forces 1940-1945❦ FFL 1ER REGIMENT D’ARTILLERIE JUIN 1940 /JUIN 1945 1ERE DIVISION FRANCAISE LIBRE

Physician’s Diary of a Six-Month Struggle with Death❦ JOURNAL D’UN MEDECIN MALADE OU SIX MOIS DE LUTTE CONTRE LA MORT.

fabric sample book of upholstery fabrics❦ tissus album d’échantillons de tissus d’ameublement

Illustrated Gospel of Saint John❦ SAINT-JEAN illustré EDY LEGRAND EVANGILE SELON SAINT-JEAN

Industrial prints of French foundries and aerostation❦ Fonderie usine du pied-selle fonderie ISSOUDUN Indre

Art Nouveau portrait of a young woman, 1903❦ Art nouveau jugendstil jeune femme Moderne Art 1903

Monaco’s Grace Kelly: A Glimpse of Glamour❦ Monaco Princesse Grace KELLY Mme ONASSIS Frank SINATRA… GALA SPORTING CLUB

14 & 17 botanical plates with original drawings❦ herbier 14 planches & 17 planches de dessins originaux

Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau Masterpiece❦ Alphonse MUCHA ? art nouveau MODERN STYLE 1902

Vaux-Meuse Church Carriage 1908❦ Vaux Meuse l’église ROULOTTE 1908

Art Nouveau Jugendstil Young Woman in Modern Art 1903❦ Art nouveau jugendstil jeune femme Moderne Art 1903

Rudyard Kipling’s tales of life’s twists❦ KIPLING Rudyard Au hasard de la vie 1910

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