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

Historic Building in Berry: Habitat Knowledge❦ Bâti ancien EN BERRY Connaissance de l’habitat existant

Concise Guide to Alcohology 1989-1990❦ alcool abrégé d’alcoologie 1989-1990

Rodin's Artistic Legacy❦ RODIN ARTED, 1972

Racine and Shakespeare: Critical Essay❦ Stendhal, Martino Racine et Shakespeare 1928

Byron's Hidden Secret❦ Byron VIVIE de REGIE secret de Byron 1927

Persian Ceramics: History and Technique❦ The Potteries of Persia : Being a brief History of the Art of Ceramics in the…

Posters through History❦ L’affiche dans le monde 1991

Countess Thaïs: A Tale of Society and Solitude❦ Thaïs comtesse de Rupelmonde ou le mond et la solitude

Memoirs of a Spanish Prime Minister❦ Mémoires du Prince de la Paix, don Manuel Godoy, duc de l’Alcudia

30 mm Plaster Medal❦ Médaille en plâtre 30 mm

Dorgelès during the good times❦ Dorgelès au beau temps de la butte 1963

Patron Saints of France❦ Les saintes patronnes de la France

A joyful journal by VENDEUVRE❦ VENDEUVRE Philippe de Journal de la joie. + envoi de l’auteur

A Play in Two Acts❦ GIRAUDOUX Sodome et Gomorrhe

The Zeebrugge Bottleneck Incident❦ CARPENTER, A.F.B. Capitaine de vaisseau, l’embouteillage de zeebrugge*****

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