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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Short novel about land and faith❦ CALDWELL Le petit arpent du Bon Dieu Gallimard blanche

Three works in one binding❦ BARBEY Les diaboliques.DAUDET Le bonheur d’être riche ACKER Le Soldat Bernard

Chemical Warfare by LEROUX❦ LEROUX LA GUERRE CHIMIQUE 1932

Dunkirk Carnival and Giants Overview❦ Carnaval dunkerquois et les géants 1975

Stendhal and the Issues of the Novel❦ Stendhal et les problèmes du roman

Mistral's Epic Poem❦ MISTRAL FREDERIC MIREILLE

Universal Ephemeris Overview❦ Ephémérides Universelles ou Tableau Religieux, Politique, Littéraire..

The Confession of the Cat❦ PICARD GASTON LA CONFESSION DU CHAT

Minutes of the Royal Academy of Architecture❦ Procès-verbaux de l’académie royale d’architecture 1929

Insights into Sophie Arnould's Wit❦ Esprit de Sophie Arnould. 1813

Reasons for Living❦ Romane Raisons de vivre + envoi

Rare edition with portrait and facsimile❦ MAINDRON M. de Clérambon. Avec portrait et fac-simile ex- nté

Initial period of illustrated small format❦ PÉRIODE INITIALE DU PETIT FORMAT A VIGNETTES ET FIGURES COLLECTION CAZIN

Exploration of Southern France❦ Stendhal LE DIVAN Martineau Voyage dans le midi de la France

The Comedic Masterpiece❦ CORNEILLE L’Illusion Comique

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