Question 1

How do you authenticate an antiquarian book before purchase?

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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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France's Wartime Journal, March 1939–July 1940❦ Fabre-Luce, Alfred Journal de la France. Mars 1939 – Juillet 1940

Popular History of French Painting❦ Histoire populaire de la peinture en France. Ecole française.

Financial Accounts and Conversions❦ BARREME Comptes faits de Barreme en Francs et Centimes…75 x 130 mm.

A narrative of London in the 1930s❦ MORAND Londres 1933

Stendhal's Perspective on England❦ Stendhal et l’Angleterre. Préface de M. Ad. Paupe

Exhibition catalog of Rembrandt's works❦ REMBRANDT COURBOIN François EXPOSITION D’OEUVRES DE REMBRANDT dessins et gravure

Overview of American Industry❦ L’Industrie américaine 1908

Antique customs explored❦ CURIOSA Louys APHRODITE Moeurs Antiques

Study of Everyday Advertising❦ Un Art Du Quotidien ; L’objet Publicitaire 1984

Urban Tourism and Heritage❦ tourisme urbain et patrimoine ICOMOS

Insights into Saint-Paul❦ Saint-Paul 1980

Major Works: The Cradle and the Muses❦ MAURRAS Oeuvres capitales. Le berceau et les muses

Contemporary Art Tapestries❦ Tapisserie. GRYNPAS NGUYEN Tapis, tapisserie d’artistes contemporains

Educational and Recreational Book❦ LUCIA AVILA Hetzel

Conspirators during Napoleon's era❦ CONSPIRATEURS AU TEMPS DE NAPOLEON 1Er

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