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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TEXIER The Men of the Eastern War 1854❦ TEXIER Les hommes de la Guerre d’Orient 1854

Montbéliard RENARD The country of Montbéliard + dedication❦ Montbéliard RENARD Le pays de montbéliard + dédicace

Chansons à la façon d'Épinal❦ Chansons à la façon d’Epinal

SOUVENIRS D’UN FUSIL DE CHASSE by Chasse Préjelan❦ CHASSE Préjelan SOUVENIRS D’UN FUSIL DE CHASSE

Chichinette: my chicken eat by Pégé de Céhel 1882❦ CHICHINETTE my chicken eat par Pégé de Céhel 1882

A Gateway to Heaven❦ Demouy Un portail pour le ciel

PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES MASCARETS NRF blanche

Anniversary, remember! Biblical text for an anniversary❦ Anniversaire rapelle-toi ! texte biblique pour anniversaire

BALZAC, Honoré de Balzac mis à nu et les dessous de la Société❦ BALZAC LÉGER Balzac mis à nu et les dessous de la Société..

Ithea comtesse de Toggenbourg 1844

The German Empire in the Middle Ages 1951 Calmette❦ l’empire allemand au Moyen Âge 1951 Calmette

KANDINSKY by M. Brion❦ KANDINSKY par M.Brion

ON THE ROADS OF BRITTANY❦ SUR LES ROUTES BRETONNES

Nîmes Protestant City 1969❦ Nimes Cité protestante 1969

Serafino Ettore OLTRE LA SOGLIA

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