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?

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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

Original work on Asia❦ ASIE ouvrage originale 1981

Light Mythology Overview❦ HENRIOT Mythologie Légère.

Love - Original Hand-Colored Drawing 1901❦ amour dessin original en couleur à la main 1901

Ancient lyrical poetry collection❦ érotique LOUYS PIERRE LES CHANSONS DE BILITIS

Dictionary of Received Ideas with Catalogue of Chic Ideas❦ FLAUBERT GUSTAVE DICTIONNAIRE DES IDEES RECUES suivi du CATALOGUE DES IDEES CHIC

Colonial soldier's memoirs, 1892-1926❦ coloniale Matho [colonel Thomassin], soldat colonial 1892-1926

Investment Selection and Management Guide❦ Comment choisir comment gérer ses placements? 1913

Complete Works: Shakespeare Adaptations & Tragedies❦ Oeuvres de J.F. Ducis 1824

Algerian Water Carrier Portrait❦ ALGERIENS – Le Porteur d’ eau ASSUS

Family Celebrations: Songs for National Holidays❦ BLISMON L’Ami de la Famille, couplets pour fêtes nationales bib. des chanteurs

A rare collection on transport❦ Pau l’Hôtel Gassion dirigeable, fiacre & avion

Travel guide to Northern France❦ Boulogne-sur-mer, Berck, Calais, Dunkerque 1884

Maximizing profits with pigs❦ Porc Comment gagner davantage d’argent avec vos porcs

Excellence in Catechism Discussions❦ DUPANLOUP L’OUVRE PAR EXCELLENCE OU ENTRETIENS SUR LE CATECHISME 1869

History of Privas and Its Region❦ HISTOIRE DE PRIVAS ET DE SA REGION 1981

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