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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Geographical overview of La Somme❦ Somme carte 1903,Adolphe Joanne*** Géographie 80

Guide to Mineral Waters❦ Plombières HUTIN et BOTTENTUIT guide des baigneurs a plombières

Plaster medal of Margueritte❦ médaille en plâtre Margueritte fille de Charles Comte Dangolesme 66 mm.

Folklore Studies Journal 1976❦ Subiet Société d’études folkloriques du Centre-Ouest subiet AGUIAINE 1976

Geography of Oise in 1889❦ Oise 1889 Adolphe Joanne*** Géographie 60

International Telephone Phrases Guide❦ téléphone Comite Consultatif International Téléphonique

Summary of Physical Geography❦ Martonne Abrege de Geographie Physique 1939

Nostalgic reflections on Île de Ré❦ Île de Ré Blanche Ré au temps de notre jeunesse

Plaster Medal 58 mm❦ Médaille en plâtre 58 mm.

Two chapters from I-Tsing's travels❦ deux chapitres extraits des mémoires d’i-tsing sur son voyage dans l’Inde

Optical Aid for Photographers❦ FOTO PHOTO Optisches Hilfsbuch für Photographierende 56 Figuren im Text. 1909

Vincent Van Gogh's Japanese Album❦ VAN GOGH Vincent Van Gogh. L’Album japonais

Illustrated edition of a Shakespeare classic❦ SHAKESPEARE Mesure pour mesure ILLUSTRE par Gambert

French Cinema Memory❦ CHATEAU RENE AUDIARD PAR AUDIARD

The Wooden Horse: Children's Tale❦ Le cheval de bois 1877

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