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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Epic journey from Moscow to Irkutsk and Mexican drama❦ VERNE Michel Strogoff – Moscou – Irkoutsk. Un Drame au Mexique Hetzel globe

Complete works of Barbey d'Aurevilly❦ Barbey d’Aurevilly, Jules Amédée Les oeuvres complètes Bernouard

Collection of Fantômas novels❦ fantomas 1931 Fayard 33 titres

Airship over Nancy City❦ dirigeable ville de Nancy évoluant au-dessus de la ville

A tale of bravery❦ Monteil PAR LE COURAGE

Upsala Graduate by A. Laurie❦ LAURIE Axel Ebersen. Le gradué d’Upsala, Hetzel

Instructions for Servants on Theft❦ Art de voler ses Maîtres. Instructions aux Domestiques

Illustrated Bullfighting Letter❦ Taureaux Mérimée Prosper Lettre de Madrid. Les Combats de Taureaux Y. Brayer

Handbook of new medicines❦ Médecine nouveau formulaire de poche 1826 miniature 106 x 70 mm.

1920s Parisian Fashion❦ Mode années 20 FASHION

Postcards depicting Parisian elegance❦ Belle époque 2 cartes-postales LE CHIC A PARIS illustré par Meunier

Trim's Horrible Flaws - Stories for Young Children❦ Trim Les défauts horribles – Gourmands et malpropres

Surrealist Conferences Series 1935❦ Surréalisme Cycle systématique de conférences sur les plus récente position 1935

Parisian Surroundings: Illustrated Guide❦ PARIS BARRON environs de Paris

Popular Front Revolution in Spain - 5 postcards❦ REVOLUTION DU FRONT POPULAIRE EN ESPAGNE 5 x cartes postales

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