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?

Accepted Answer

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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Automatic Lathes with Simple Spindle❦ Tours automatiques. Première partie : Tours à broche simple

Sincere Wishes from 1905❦ VOEUX SINCERES 1905

Eternal flower of friendship❦ fleur éternelle fleur de l’amitié a fleuri ce matin afin de vous fêter PEINTE

View from Nützenberg in Elberfeld❦ Elberfeld blick vom Nützenberg aus

Esperanto Congress in 1911❦ Actrice PHOTO-CARTE 1911

Romantic floral composition❦ Rose Prends mon coeur sous le ciel rose… affichette romantique bakélite

Beautiful Era Fan❦ éventail papillon BELLE EPOQUE

Embossed card from the Belle Époque era❦ Belle époque carte gaufrée, motifs rehaussés de soie brodée 120 x 73 mm.

Happy New Year card from the Belle Époque❦ Belle époque carte Bonne année dépliante 86 x 135 mm.

Lavender distillery in Grasse❦ distillerie de la lavande GRASSE parfumerie Bruno Court

Embellished fan with silk embroidery❦ carte gaufrée et rehaussé de motifs garnis de soie brodée 120 x 74 mm.

volof FRENCH-VOLOF DICTIONARY - PRECEDED BY A SUMMARY OF GRAMMAR 1923❦ volof DICTIONNAIRE FRANCAIS-VOLOF – PRECEDE D’UN ABREGE DE LA GRAMMAIRE 1923

Traditional French Provincial Dances❦ dance DANSEZ LA FRANCE DANSES DES PROVINCES FRANCAISES

PRÉVERT Jacques. Spectacles, 1951

Cafés and Cabarets in Paris❦ cafés WISSANT, Georges de CAFÉS & CABARETS

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