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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Le Luco, Cinematic Tale❦ SAILLANT Le Luco, Conte cinématographique.

It is the heart that gives it to you 1813❦ C’est le coeur qui vous le donne 1813

small Lent by Massillon 1824❦ petit carême de Massillon 1824

Plaster medal 38 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 38 mm

Picasso 1955

CHARLES QUINT 1947

Mademoiselle Evadam by Chauvelot❦ Chauvelot Mademoiselle Evadam

Erotic NERCIAT (Andréa de) Félicia, or My Pranks.❦ érotique NERCIAT (Andréa de) Félicia, ou mes fredaines.

Medal in plaster, 40 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre SCEAU 40 mm.

Provence and Cévennes 1942 Larguier❦ Provence et Cévennes 1942 LARGUIER

Vierzon and its former canton❦ Vierzon et son canton autrefois

Meissener Porcelain. A Sketchbook, drawn by Heinz Werner❦ Meissener Porzellan. Ein Kritzelbüchlein, gezeichnet von Heinz Werner

Flore pratique 1950

GEIGER (Raymond). Ténèbres [Lesage] 1925, with presentation inscription to Émile Henriot❦ GEIGER (Raymond). Ténèbres* Lesage 1925 + envoi à Emile Henriot

Valéry, Paul Literature 1930 - published on ..❦ Valéry, Paul Littérature 1930 – nté sur ..

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