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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Boulenger's Adam and Eve Rare Edition❦ BOULENGER ADAM ET EVE. GALLIMARD un des 15 H.C.

A rare erotic collection❦ érotique C’EST UNE BELLE GARCE 1953

Comprehensive guide to modern ballet❦ danse Dictionnaire du ballet moderne 1957

Journey to Moscow Overview❦ DUHAMEL GEORGES Le voyage à Moscou. Mercure de France sur vergé

Practical Guide to Basque Language❦ Manuel pratique de basque 1979

History of Annonay and its Region❦ HISTOIRE D’ANNONAY ET DE SA RÉGION. 1981

A tale of a letter in a cab❦ DE VILMORIN, Louise La lettre dans un taxi

A study of life in a small attic❦ Jouhanneaud une mansarde

Parisian Bourgeoisie in the 14th Century❦ PARIS Bourgeois de Paris au XIV ème siècle, Etienne MARCEL

Three young girls in a delicate tale❦ BOURGET Trois petites filles 1899

Exhibition catalog on Lorenzo Lotto❦ Lorenzo Lotto 1480-1557

Study of Earth's Waterways❦ BORY Paul Les Artères du Globe. Saillies et Dépressions – La Genèse des Fle..

History of France Overview❦ FUNCK-BRENTANO LES ORIGINES

A novel by Serge Behar❦ BEHAR Serge La quatrième sortie de Ferando Qui + envoi de l’auteur

Danish Soldier Artwork❦ Danemark soldat danois 25 x 39 cm

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