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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Letters of a Portuguese Nun❦ ALCOFORADO MARIANNA LES LETTRES DE LA RELIGIEUSE PORTUGAISE

A gift for youth in life's key moments❦ Marie offerte à la jeunesse dans les principales circonstances de sa vie

Plaster Medal 76 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 76 mm

Plaster medal, 36 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 36 mm

Original edition in good condition❦ PREVOST (Marcel) L’Adjudant Benoit Paris, Alphonse Lemerre, 1916, EO

Public Readings Collection 1901-1919❦ RYNER Face au public – Première série 1901-1919.

Portrait of Luce and Thierry❦ DEBERLY Luce et Thierry ex. sur Navarre

Art of Book Publishing❦ LE LIVRE ET SES AMIS avril 1946 n°6

Arctic Hunting Peoples❦ Peuples Chasseurs De l’Arctique frison Roche PASSIONNANT magnifique illustra-

New York Underworld Leaders❦ GROUEFF stephane – LAPIERRE dominique LES CAIDS DE NEW YORK

Historical glimpse of Vierzon❦ Vierzon et son canton autrefois

Floral tribute to the Madonna❦ Corbeille de fleurs pour la Madone 1869

Pocket Directory of Marseille 1949-1950❦ Marseille 1949-1950 tele poche HAVAS 42 x 72 mm minuscule

Illustrated work by COURTELINE❦ COURTELINE Les Linottes. Illustré par Ch. Roussel. 1923

Exploration of Rare Books in Oceania❦ Australie livre ancien en Australie et en Nouvelle-Zelande

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