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?

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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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Our Antiquarian Books Catalog

Adventures of a Dictionary❦ Robert Aventures et mésaventures d’un Dictionnaire + dédicace

Diamond Ring Jewelry❦ Bague La bague de diamant

A Supplement to Plato's Banquet❦ HERMANT (Abel) Supplément au Banquet de Platon cuivre et bois de Drouart

Paris and Versailles a Century Ago❦ Paris et Versailles Il y a Cent Ans,1874 Janin

Toulouse Lautrec illustrated book❦ Toulouse Lautrec Hyperion, 1946

Lost City Exploration❦ POURRAT Henri LA CITE PERDUE 1955

Introduction to Contemporary Linguistics❦ Initiation aux problèmes des linguistiques contemporaines

Tribute to Dante's Legacy❦ Dante A la Gloire de … Dante 1942

A Simple Story in Two Volumes❦ INCHBALD MISTRISS SIMPLE HISTOIRE 1826

Naval customs and torpedo boat adventures❦ MAEL Le Torpilleur 29. Moeurs maritimes.

The Palace and Forest of Fontainebleau❦ FONTAINEBLEAU ARTHAUD. 1931

Brittany during the Belle Époque❦ Bretagne THOMAS La Bretagne à la Belle Epoque

Kind Animals and Good People❦ BONNES BETES ET BONNES GENS 1907

The Narrow Door❦ GIDE (A.) La porte étroite

Journey of a Fleeting Love❦ Tagore (Rabindranath) La fugitive E.O

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