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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Horace's Odes in French Verse❦ HORACE Odes d’Horace traduites en vers par B.L-C. 1835

Music initiation guide for enthusiasts and radio listeners❦ Musique L’INITIATION A LA MUSIQUE, A L’USAGE DES AMATEURS DE MUSIQUE ET DE RADIO

Doctor Quiès' Extraordinary Adventures❦ Les Mémorables Aventures du Docteur J.-B. Quiès

Napoleon's aide-de-camp: memoirs and history❦ SÉGUR (Philippe de) Histoire et Mémoires1873

One-act play with theatrical photographs❦ ALLAIS Alphonse / BERNARD Tristan Silvérie ou les Fonds hollandais

Ipoustéguy Exhibition Catalogue November 1966❦ Ipoustéguy exposition novembre 1966

The Red Shirt - Historical Novel❦ BROSSE Jacques La Chemise Rouge + dédicace

Original Stories by CRAINQUEBILLE❦ FRANCE Anatole CRAINQUEBILLE, PUTOIS, RIQUET ET PLUSIEURS AUTRES RECITS

Exploring the History of Sailing❦ voile L’AVENTURE DE LA VOILE 1520-1914

Wines wholesale and retail Fernand Canteloup❦ Vins en gros et détail Fernand Canteloup 33 Gradignan

Life in 17th Century Holland❦ Vie en Hollande au XVII siècle. Tableaux, dessins, estampes, argenterie…

Inheritance tale by Maupassant❦ MAUPASSANT (Guy de) L’héritage

A rare look into the past❦ La Maison du passé (La Maison des Dames Renoirs)

Exploration of Ivory Art❦ Ivories The Connoisseur’s Library

Historical tales for young readers❦ Les petits guerriers. Contes historiques dédiés à la jeunesse.

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