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?

Accepted Answer

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

Memories from a Hunting Rifle❦ CHASSE Préjelan SOUVENIRS D’UN FUSIL DE CHASSE

Reorganization of the Iron and Steel Industry❦ Die Neuordnung der Eisen- und Stahlindustrie im Gebiet der Bundesrepublik Deu…

Modern Art in France❦ Centre Pompidou : musée national d’art moderne Peintures et sculptures, Lagei…

Memoirs of a French society in turmoil❦ Hermant L’aube ardente, Mémoires pour servir à l’histoire de la société

Exploration of Eastern cultures❦ TRAZ (R. de). Le dépaysement oriental

The Bardo Museum Overview❦ Musée du Bardo Institut National d’Archéologie YACOUB (Mohamed)

Ethnographic Research Journal Volume VI❦ Subiet SOCIETE D’ETUDES FOLKLORIQUES DU CENTRE-OUEST le subiet 1972

Overview of the Royal Academy of Belgium❦ belgique ACADEMIE ROYALE DE BELGIQUE L’ACADEMIE ROYALE DE BELGIQUE 1922

Affordable Photogravure Techniques❦ photogravure facile et à bon marché 1911

Picasso Exhibition Overview❦ Picasso, voyage au bout du tracé Galerie Boulakia

Moral story of a virtuous student❦ école L’ECOLIER VERTUEUX OU VIE EDIFIANTE D’UN ECOLIER DE L’UNIVERSITE

A historical magazine for young minds❦ DELICES DE L’ADOLESCENCE OU NOUVEAU MAGASIN HISTORIQUE POUR L’ESPRIT 1811

Exploration of Persian Art❦ Persian Miniature Painting

Feudal Monarchy in France and England❦ La monarchie féodale en France et en Angleterre, Xe-XIIIe siècle

Cognac from Martell❦ MARTELL LE COGNAC. 1984

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