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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GEORGES CLEMENCEAU – HIS LIFE TOLD TO THE YOUTH OF FRANCE – AUTHOR’S PRESENTATION COPY❦ GEORGES CLEMENCEAU – SA VIE RACONTEE A LA JEUNESSE DE FRANCE – ENVOI DE L’AUTEUR

The Chase in England 1985❦ La chasse à courre en Angleterre 1985

breton Almanak kevredigez broadus breiz 1906 almanach de l'union régionaliste❦ breton Almanak kevredigez broadus breiz 1906 almanach de l’union régionaliste

Droit: Étude sur les temps féodaux 1862❦ Droit étude sur les temps féodaux 1862

TCHEKHOV ANTONE LA STEPPE 1925

Verlaine Fêtes galantes 1923

Christian Poet Du Bartas❦ Du Bartas Poète chrétien

Céline Bounan, L’Art de Céline et son temps❦ céline BOUNAN L’ART DE CELINE ET SON TEMPS

Palaeography. Essay on the Evolution of Continents and Oceans Raymond FUR❦ paléographie. Essai sur l’évolution des continents et des océan Raymond FUR..

Médaille in plaster 51 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 51 mm

Pupille de Salomon 1883

Petit Manuel de la Russie Nouvelle, 1931❦ Russie Monzie Petit manuel de la Russie nouvelle 1931

HERMANT LES SAMEDIS DE MONSIEUR LANCELOT

Guide Bijou 1876 60 x 80 mm❦ guide Bijou 1876 60 x 80 mm.

The Wooden Horse 1877❦ Le cheval de bois 1877

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