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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Plaster Medal 40 x 42 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 40 x 42 mm

Plaster Medal 26 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 26 mm

Who Left the Gate Open?❦ who left the gate open ? QUI A LAISSE LA PORTE OUVERTE ?

Medieval Visual and Gestural Understanding❦ Voir et comprendre au Moyen Age, visuelle et gestuelle

North Africa - Shortened Maps❦ Sandoz 3 CPA AFRIQUE DU NORD

Five Religious Tales from Rome❦ LES SOIREES ROMAINES 1836

Humor by JEAN DE FREISSAC - 6 postcards❦ humour JEAN DE FREISSAC 6 cpa

Colonial romance and Siberian exile tales❦ Paul & Virginia and Elizabeth 1851 Paul & Virginia and the exiles of Siberia

Encounters with Richard Wagner❦ WAGNER (Richard) ARNOUX Rencontres avec Richard Wagner 1927

Geography of Maine-Et-Loire❦ Maine-Et-Loire carte Adolphe Joanne***Géographie 49

The Art of Winemaking in Bordeaux❦ VIN Château La Louvière. Le bel art du vin

Charming tale of a little châtelaine❦ JOLINON KEPI-POMPOM OU LA PETITE CHATELAINE.

Original edition with large margins❦ Tharaud Jérome et Jean Les bien aimées EO sur Alfa

The story of a mysterious umbrella❦ A tell-tale umbrella PORTUGAL temblement de terre

Plaster Medal - Fine Condition❦ Médaille en plâtre 25 x 35 mm

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