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

Guérande and its surroundings❦ Guérande et son pays

Mastering Electrical Installations❦ élécricité Gallauziaux Comme Un Pro! : L’Installation Électrique

Modern Art Collection 1989❦ Hartung galerie Trigano 1989

Courageous Captains by Kipling❦ Kipling Rudyard Capitaines courageux 1920

Scenes of Cosmopolitan Life❦ HERMANT LE CARAVANSERAIL – SCENES DE LA VIE COSMOPOLITE

Historical and Architectural Study of Paris❦ PARIS HERON DE VILLEFOSSE Couronnes de Paris

Illustrated edition of Mademoiselle Chou-Chou❦ PLANTY G. MADEMOISELLE CHOU-CHOU 1909

Joseph Bedier's Tristan and Isolde❦ BEDIER JOSEPH LE ROMAN DE TRISTAN ET ISEUT. PIAZZA

The Varennes Drama of June 1791❦ Lenotre Le Drame de Varennes Juin 1791 d`apres des Documents inédits

Literary Work by Constantin-Weyer❦ Constantin-Weyer Maurice P.C. de compagnie EO 1930

The Life of Mozart❦ MOZART par RENE DUMESNIL LE DON JUAN DE MOZART

Shakespeare's Coriolan and The Two Gentlemen of Verona❦ Shakespeare Coriolan – Les deux gentilshommes de Vérone

Lucien Gougy's Rare Book Collection❦ Bibliothèque de M.LUCIEN GOUGY, (Première partie

A rare work featuring chickens❦ CHICHINETTE my chicken eat par Pégé de Céhel 1882

Exploration of Max Ernst's Artistic Vision❦ Max Ernst “A l’intérieur de la vue

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