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?

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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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Amélie Nothomb. Robert des noms propres❦ NOTHOMB AMELIE. ROBERT DES NOMS PROPRES

Robida, Albert, Botemry, illustrated with wood engravings on Alfa paper❦ Robida Botemry illustré de bois sur Alfa

Maurois Three Portraits of Women 1967❦ MAUROIS Trois portraits de femmes 1967

Verhaeren Émile Choice of Poems❦ VERHAEREN EMILE CHOIX DE POEMES

Wagner, History of an Artist, 1948❦ Wagner Histoire d’un Artiste 1948

Veuillot Le parfum de Rome 1862❦ Veuillot Le parfum de Rome 1862

VICTOR HUGO SELECTED PIECES OF VICTOR HUGO, THEATRE on laid paper❦ VICTOR HUGO MORCEAUX CHOISIS DE VICTOR HUGO, THEATRE sur vergé

L'Abbé Prévost Histoire du Chevalier des Grieux Paris, Piazza sur Marais❦ L’Abbe Prevost Histoire du Chevalier des Grieux Piazza sur Marais nté

Rodin Luxembourg AND AT RODIN 1930❦ Rodin Luxembourg ET CHEZ RODIN 1930

KIDO (Okamoto).— Love Dramas. First translation from Japanese❦ KIDO (Okamoto).- Drames d’amour. Traduit pour la première fois du japonais…

PERGAUD HISTOIRES DE BETES illustrated by Duluermoz❦ PERGAUD HISTOIRES DE BETES illustré par Duluermoz

Napoléon Aubry, Octave L'Aiglon prisonnier❦ Napoléon AUBRY, OCTAVE L’AIGLON PRISONNIER

The Adventure of M. de Troenic. 1977❦ L’aventure de M.de Troenic. 1977

Victor Hugo as Told Through Images Catalogue June - July - August 1930❦ Hugo Victor Hugo raconté par l’image Catalogue Juin – Juillet – Août 1930

Switzerland Zschokke Des Schweizerlands Geschichte für das Schweizervolk. 1834❦ SUISSE Zschokke Des Schweizerlands Geschichte für das Schweizervolk. 1834

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