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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Lorraine memories under the mirabelle tree❦ Lorraine Rousselot (Fernand) A l’ombre du mirabellier, couarails et chroniques

Miracles Valley: Water, History, and Legends❦ VALLEE DES MIRACLES : Le miroir des eaux – les champs catalauniques…

Moonlit Tales with Valentine Hugo’s Lithographs❦ BADET André de. Contes au clair de lune. René Kieffer Valentine HUGO

1936 Hachette Almanac: Practical Life Guide❦ Almanach Hachette – 1936 Petite Encyclopédie Populaire de la Vie Pratique.

François Coppée’s poetic ode to true wealth❦ COPPEE FRANCOIS LES VRAIS RICHES lemerre

Luxembourg Palace: Architectural Evolution❦ PALAIS DU LUXEMBOURG ET SES METAORPHOSES

Toulouse’s medieval annals with noble feudal records❦ TOULOUSE Annales de la ville de Toulouse depuis la réunion de la Comté 1687

Orly Airport inauguration medal 1961❦ Orly aéroport inauguration 66 mm., 137 grs, BRONZE 1961

Etching on strong paper❦ eau-Forte signée 33 x 25,5 cm

Silverware design guide from 1973❦ argenterie – “Alpha décoration”

French Faïence from 1525 to 1820❦ faïence française de 1525 à 1820 Pavillon de Marsan 1932

Crime novel with a femme fatale twist❦ quelques femmes… beaucoup d’ennuis roman noir Madame..

Victor Hugo Studies by Louis Veuillot❦ Hugo VEUILLOT ETUDES SUR VICTOR HUGO 1886

Colonial Sudan: The Kerdalec Family Adventure❦ Soudan LA FAMILLE KERDALEC AU SOUDAN. ESSAI DE VULGARISATION COLONIALE

Early 20th Century French Satirical Series❦ Humour Contemporain LABORATOIRES LE BRUN & MICTASOL

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