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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Count d'Haussonville, The Roman Church and the First Empire 1800-1814❦ HAUSSONVILLE (Comte d’) L’Eglise Romaine et le Premier Empire 1800-1814

VISAGES DE LA LORRAINE HORIZONS DE FRANCE, 1950

Silences on the Second Empire❦ Silences sur le Second Empire

The Electrician Installer❦ Le monteur électricien

Rouzic LA MAISON 1924

Napoléon Souvenirs du Roi de Rome Musées Nationaux, 1932. Musée de l'Orangerie❦ Napoléon Souvenirs du Roi de Rome Musées Nationaux, 1932. Musée de l’Orangerie

HISTORY OF ANNONAY AND ITS REGION. 1981❦ HISTOIRE D’ANNONAY ET DE SA RÉGION. 1981

Stendhal in Rome: The Early Years of a Consul – 1831–1833❦ STENDHAL À ROME : LES DÉBUTS D’UN CONSUL – 1831-1833

Jouet: What Children Around the World Play With, 1960❦ Jouet A quoi jouent les enfants du monde 1960

Histories and Parables by Père Bonaventure, 1830❦ histoires et paraboles du père Bonaventure 1830

Lucien Leuwen 1927❦ STENDHAL Lucien Leuwen 1927

Rudyard Kipling Three Soldiers❦ KIPLING Rudyard Trois Troupiers

The Great Rescuers: Heroes of the People❦ LES GRANDS SAUVETEURS LES HEROS DU PEUPLE

Vitrail for Christmas 1986❦ vitrail pour Noel 1986

WELLS H.G. A Fin de Course❦ WELLS H.G. A fin de course

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