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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Amusing Almanac from 1926❦ curiosa Almanach du Journal Amusant – 1926

Moroccan Forage Plants Study❦ maroc plantes fourrageres au Maroc 1934

Electrical diagrams for Renault Express❦ Renault schémas électriques EXPRESS 1986

Repair manual for Renault 11❦ Renault Electronic 1 Renault 11 1983

Illustrated views of Los Angeles❦ LOS ANGELES Rieder

Bravery and Commitment❦ pompier Courage et dévouement 1970

Visages d'un musée in Metz❦ Metz, la cour d’or. Visages d’un musée

Historical Atlas of Metz❦ Metz Atlas historique de Metz

Guide to French Portable Firearms❦ Arme Cottaz Maurice L’arme à feu portative française

The Illusory Wealth❦ riche Homberg O. L’illusoire richesse 1927

Colette Duval's bond with a parachute❦ parachute Colette Duval Mon parachute et moi 1961

The story of forbidden love❦ érotique LAWRENCE DAVID L’AMANT DE LADY CHATTERLEY

Memoir of my vipers❦ serpent Dumont André Mes vipères

Personal Names Explored❦ NOTHOMB AMELIE. ROBERT DES NOMS PROPRES

Leon Daudet's Memories of Paris❦ DAUDET LEON PARIS VECU – 2ME SERIE : RIVE GAUCHE.

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