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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Preserving French Art❦ La sauvegarde de l’Art Français. Cahiers n° 22 Aide aux églises rurales

Memoir of a Birthplace❦ Saint-Germain-Laxis 1984

The Life and Career of Léon Daudet❦ DRESSE .. LEON DAUDET VIVANT

Bilingual conversation guide❦ Roumanie manuel de conversation civils et militaire

Exhibition catalog of Braque's donation❦ Braque (Catalogue) CASSOU Jean G Braque – Présentation de la Donation Braque ..

A collection of erotic tales❦ VENUS EROTICA

Life of Xavier de Ravignan❦ XAVIER DE RAVIGNAN DE LA COMPAGNIE DE JESUS

Selected stories with illustrations❦ Daudet (Alphonse), Contes choisis (La fantaisie & l’histoire 1877

Short stories by Paul-Jean Toulet❦ TOULET Paul-Jean. Béhanzigue. Contes. 1923

Works of Madame Amable Tastu❦ TASTU Madame OEUVRES DE MADAME AMABLE TASTU 1835

Wildlife life in Cameroon❦ la vie des animaux sauvages au cameroun Dr Gromier 1937

Circus dog adventure❦ London Jack Michaël chien du Cirque – dessins de Tillac 1925

Guide to Identifying Flower Names❦ Jardin LA METHODE SIMPLE POUR TROUVER LES NOMS DES FLEURS

Secretary to the Duchess❦ TINSEAU Le Secrétaire de Madame la Duchesse

Insights into Marceline's Life❦ Marceline Desbordes-Valmore d’après ses papiers inédit + envoi

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